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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American teenager who spent 270 days in Israel's custody without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested last February within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care necessary for his recovery after being subjected to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to US authorities and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, with four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen nor direct contact since February, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

He stayed lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and murder.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by Israeli settlers following tensions last July.

Initially, the Israeli military said officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

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

"We anticipate United States leadership to protect our families," the uncle stated.