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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent after completing 270 days in Israel's custody without charge gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, our priority is providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs after experiencing harsh conditions and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and the White House, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

He stayed absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by radical settlers amid clashes during summer.

At the time, defense forces stated officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

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

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We demand United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.