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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth having endured nine months in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

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

They said he is pale, underweight, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

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

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact following the detention, learning information solely regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

He stayed without charge at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and homicide.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers amid clashes last July.

Initially, military authorities reported they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect US authorities to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.