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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager who spent a nine-month period in Israel's custody without charge was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

In a statement, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care necessary for his recovery after experiencing Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership considers paramount to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held without charge at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities including killings.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities was beaten to death by radical settlers during a confrontation last July.

During that period, the Israeli military said officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

Both young men collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.