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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth having endured nine months in Israel's custody without charge has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested in February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, according to close relatives.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he needs following exposure to harsh conditions and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

American authorities stated they would maintain to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership considers paramount to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to US authorities and the administration, requesting additional efforts to release him.

The father, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed since February, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment through judicial records.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences including killings.

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

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials died from beating by settlement residents amid clashes in July.

Initially, military authorities reported authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had died.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

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

"We demand US authorities to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.