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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American teenager having endured a nine-month period in Israeli detention absent formal charges was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest last February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson expressed the family's "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."

American authorities said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security of American nationals"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact since the arrest, learning information solely what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and homicide.

There are around several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

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

The dual national youth per medical officials died from beating by radical settlers during a confrontation during summer.

During that period, the Israeli military said they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

The two cousins collaborated in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand United States leadership to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.