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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth having endured nine months in Israel's custody absent formal charges was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.

The US state department said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he requires after experiencing harsh conditions and brutal treatment for months."

The state department stated they would maintain to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership has no higher priority than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to US authorities and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held without charge within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to grown detainees, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences including killings.

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

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, and international organizations, report instances of abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by Israeli settlers during a confrontation in July.

At the time, the Israeli military said officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together 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 ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.