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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth after completing a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without being charged gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after being subjected to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities considers paramount to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or communicated with his son following the detention, learning information solely regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

He stayed lacking indictment in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and murder.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth according to health authorities succumbed to assault by settlement residents during a confrontation during summer.

At the time, the Israeli military said officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

The two cousins collaborated at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.