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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth who spent a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

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

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after being subjected to harsh conditions and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

American authorities said it would continue to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," it added.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to the state department and the White House, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held without charge at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

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

At the time, military authorities reported authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.