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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth after completing a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, needed medical care for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care he needs after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions for months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, demanding more be done to secure his release.

The father, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed since February, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained lacking indictment in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.

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

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by radical settlers amid clashes last July.

Initially, the Israeli military said they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

The two cousins were employed together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate United States leadership to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.