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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager after completing a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest last February within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

The US state department said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, relatives told the media.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

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

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed urgent medical care he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

American authorities announced ongoing to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the administration, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, with 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 spoken to Mohammed since February, and only heard regarding the treatment through judicial records.

He stayed without charge at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities died from beating by settlement residents amid clashes last July.

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

Both young men were employed together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We expect the American government to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.