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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager who spent nine months in Israeli detention without charge gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital right after being freed, family members reported.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, our priority is getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he needs after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said his son only confessed regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen nor direct contact following the detention, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

Mohammed was held without charge at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences including killings.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials succumbed to assault by radical settlers amid clashes last July.

At the time, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian was deceased.

The two cousins were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.