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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American adolescent having endured 270 days in Israel's custody absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

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

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

Family described him as pale, underweight, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

In a statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, our priority is getting Mohammed urgent medical care necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and inhumane conditions over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to release him.

The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him through judicial records.

He stayed without charge in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations including killings.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities was beaten to death by radical settlers during a confrontation last July.

At the time, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian had died.

The two cousins had worked together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.