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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth having endured a nine-month period in Israel's custody without charge has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

American authorities said it would continue to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and the White House, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth according to health authorities was beaten to death by settlement residents following tensions last July.

During that period, the Israeli military said officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian had died.

The two cousins collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.