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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager who spent nine months in Israel's custody absent formal charges was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest in February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

They said he is pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "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 Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."

American authorities said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"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, urging greater action for his freedom.

The father, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and murder.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

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

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men collaborated at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect the American government to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.