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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American teenager who spent 270 days in Israeli detention without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest in February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

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

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed urgent medical care necessary for his recovery after being subjected to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."

US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership has no higher priority than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, requesting additional efforts to release him.

The father, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits nor direct contact following the detention, learning information solely about his son's condition through judicial records.

He stayed lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities including killings.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, and international organizations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by radical settlers amid clashes during summer.

During that period, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Both young men were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.