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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian adolescent who spent nine months in Israeli detention absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention in February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care right after being freed, according to close relatives.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed since February, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and murder.

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

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

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

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities was beaten to death by settlement residents following tensions during summer.

At the time, defense forces stated authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah 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 protect our families," Mr Kadur said.