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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American teenager after completing a nine-month period in Israel's custody without being charged was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest last February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, our priority is providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs after being subjected to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions over several months."

American authorities said it would continue to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

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Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the administration, demanding more be done to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained absent formal charges in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

It is also home to grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities succumbed to assault by radical settlers during a confrontation during summer.

At the time, defense forces stated officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

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

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect the American government to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.