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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American teenager after completing 270 days in Israeli detention without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, needed medical care right after being freed, family members reported.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, 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 "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he requires following exposure to harsh conditions and brutal treatment for months."

The state department announced ongoing to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to US authorities and the administration, urging greater action to release him.

The father, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or communicated with his son following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations including killings.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

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

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities was beaten to death by settlement residents during a confrontation last July.

During that period, military authorities reported authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had died.

The two cousins had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.