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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian adolescent who spent 270 days in Israeli detention without being charged gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest in February within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

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

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

In a statement, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

The state department announced ongoing to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to US authorities and the White House, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, with four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since February, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

He stayed absent formal charges in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

Additionally housing grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

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

Initially, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.