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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth after completing nine months in Israeli detention without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care right after being freed, according to close relatives.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he needs after experiencing Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

The state department announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to the state department and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children who runs an ice cream business from Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

Additionally housing grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities including killings.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody detained within Israeli facilities, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by settlement residents amid clashes in July.

Initially, military authorities reported officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

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

"We expect United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.