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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent after completing a nine-month period in Israeli detention absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department applauded the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

They said he is pale, underweight, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

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

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and inhumane conditions over several months."

US officials stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the administration, demanding more be done to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since February, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held without charge within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences including killings.

There are around several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth per medical officials succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers following tensions during summer.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

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

"We anticipate United States leadership to protect our families," the uncle stated.