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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth after completing a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention in February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

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

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care he needs after experiencing Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions for months."

US officials announced ongoing to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, had earlier stated his son only confessed about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since the arrest, and only heard what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

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

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

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities was beaten to death by Israeli settlers following tensions last July.

At the time, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men had worked together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.