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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

The US state department expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization right after being freed, family members reported.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances for months."

American authorities said it would continue to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security of US citizens"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to the state department and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since the arrest, learning information solely regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

He stayed without charge within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities including killings.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by settlement residents during a confrontation in July.

At the time, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.