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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest in February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities applauded the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

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

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

"At this moment, our priority is providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he requires after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

American authorities stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, demanding more be done to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said his son only confessed about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since February, and only heard what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and homicide.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials died from beating by radical settlers during a confrontation in July.

During that period, defense forces stated they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect the American government to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.