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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian adolescent having endured a nine-month period in Israel's custody without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

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

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, family members reported.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

In a statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he requires after experiencing Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions for months."

The state department stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to the state department and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to release him.

The father, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop from Florida, had earlier stated his son only confessed regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained lacking indictment in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities was beaten to death by radical settlers amid clashes in July.

Initially, defense forces stated authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.