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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American adolescent having endured nine months in Israeli detention without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested in February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.

They said he is pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery following exposure to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions for months."

American authorities announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership considers paramount than the safety and security of American nationals"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said his son only confessed about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

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

He stayed lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and murder.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials was beaten to death by Israeli settlers during a confrontation during summer.

Initially, the Israeli military said officials were investigating information regarding a civilian was deceased.

The two cousins were employed together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.