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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth after completing nine months in Israeli detention without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention this past winter within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

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

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he requires after being subjected to harsh conditions and inhumane conditions for months."

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

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously said his son only confessed about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, and only heard what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

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

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by radical settlers following tensions during summer.

Initially, military authorities reported officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.