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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager who spent 270 days in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, family members reported.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".

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

"At this moment, we are focused on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment over several months."

American authorities announced ongoing to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and the White House, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or communicated with his son since February, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by settlement residents during a confrontation last July.

At the time, the Israeli military said they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

Both young men collaborated in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand the American government to protect our families," the uncle stated.