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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth who spent nine months in Israel's custody without being charged has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest last February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

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

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, according to close relatives.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

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

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after being subjected to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

The state department stated they would maintain to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to the state department and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones 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 through judicial records.

He stayed absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.

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

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

At the time, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate US authorities to protect our families," the uncle stated.