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Zaher Ibrahim

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

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization right after being freed, according to close relatives.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

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

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"At this moment, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

American authorities stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities considers paramount than the safety and security of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to the state department and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment through judicial records.

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

Additionally housing grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by Israeli settlers following tensions in July.

Initially, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had been killed.

The two cousins collaborated in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.