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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth having endured nine months in imprisonment by Israel without being charged was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

The state department said it would continue to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to US authorities and the White House, demanding more be done to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact following the detention, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained lacking indictment in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers amid clashes during summer.

Initially, the Israeli military said officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate US authorities to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.