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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager who spent a nine-month period in Israel's custody absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention in February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, family members reported.

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

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

American authorities said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to US authorities and the administration, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, and only heard what had happened to him through judicial records.

He stayed without charge at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and murder.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth per medical officials was beaten to death by Israeli settlers during a confrontation during summer.

Initially, the Israeli military said they were examining information regarding a civilian had died.

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

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect United States leadership to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.