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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager having endured 270 days in Israel's custody without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest in February within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

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

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care he needs after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances for months."

US officials stated they would maintain to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to US authorities and the White House, demanding more be done to release him.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him through judicial records.

He stayed lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

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

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials was beaten to death by Israeli settlers amid clashes last July.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

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

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

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