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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth having endured 270 days in Israel's custody without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.

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

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he requires following exposure to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

US officials said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to US authorities and the White House, demanding more be done to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously claimed his child admitted guilt to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

The facility also contains grown detainees, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers following tensions last July.

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

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate the American government to protect our families," the uncle stated.