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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian adolescent after completing nine months in Israeli detention without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest this past winter within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he requires after experiencing harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

The father, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits nor direct contact since the arrest, learning information solely about his son's condition through judicial records.

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

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by settlement residents following tensions last July.

At the time, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.