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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after being subjected to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

American authorities stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership considers paramount than the safety and security of US citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held without charge at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities including killings.

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

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by settlement residents amid clashes last July.

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

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.