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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth having endured 270 days in Israeli detention absent formal charges was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested last February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

In a statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he requires after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment for months."

US officials said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities considers paramount than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the administration, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business based in Tampa, previously said his son only confessed about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since February, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

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

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by Israeli settlers amid clashes in July.

During that period, defense forces stated authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men had worked together in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.