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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth having endured 270 days in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital right after being freed, family members reported.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Currently, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions for months."

American authorities said it would continue 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.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed since February, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

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

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

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

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers during a confrontation last July.

At the time, military authorities reported officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

The two cousins were employed together in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate US authorities to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.