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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American adolescent who spent nine months in Israeli detention without charge was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care right after being freed, family members reported.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

In a statement, Mohammed'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.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he needs after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances for months."

US officials said it would continue to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to release him.

Mohammed's parent, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously claimed his child admitted guilt about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or communicated with his son following the detention, learning information solely regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

The facility also contains mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and murder.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by settlement residents following tensions in July.

Initially, defense forces stated officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

The two cousins were employed together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect the American government to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.