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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth having endured 270 days in Israeli detention without charge gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he requires after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment over several months."

The state department said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to the state department and the administration, urging greater action to release him.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, previously said his son only confessed regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

He had not seen or communicated with his son since February, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

He stayed lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and homicide.

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

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, and international organizations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by settlement residents amid clashes in July.

At the time, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian had been killed.

Both young men were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

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