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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian adolescent after completing a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested in February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, the youth's uncle conveyed their "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he requires after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

The state department stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities considers paramount to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son following the detention, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth according to health authorities was beaten to death by settlement residents following tensions in July.

Initially, defense forces stated authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Both young men were employed together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate US authorities to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.