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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth having endured nine months in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, the youth's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

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

"Currently, our priority is providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs after being subjected to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."

The state department stated they would maintain to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority than the safety and security of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment through judicial records.

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

It is also home to adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

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

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers amid clashes last July.

During that period, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

Both young men were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect US authorities to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.