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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth after completing a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without being charged was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs following exposure to harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."

US officials said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to secure his release.

The father, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business based in Tampa, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, learning information solely regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences including killings.

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

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, including UN bodies, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

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

Initially, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

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

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

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