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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth who spent 270 days in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested in February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he requires after experiencing Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."

American authorities announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, previously said his son only confessed to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since February, and only heard about his son's condition through judicial records.

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

The facility also contains adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials died from beating by settlement residents following tensions in July.

Initially, defense forces stated authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

The two cousins were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

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