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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American teenager after completing 270 days in Israeli detention without charge was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, family members reported.

They said he is pale, underweight, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson expressed the family's "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention he requires after being subjected to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions for months."

The state department said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance than the safety and security for United States citizens"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done for his freedom.

The father, with four children operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, previously said his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact following the detention, and only heard regarding the treatment through judicial records.

He stayed without charge at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, and international organizations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

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

During that period, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

The two cousins had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.