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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "tremendous relief".

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

"Right now, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances for months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

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A group of American legislators had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to release him.

The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or communicated with his son following the detention, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and homicide.

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

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth per medical officials was beaten to death by Israeli settlers amid clashes during summer.

Initially, military authorities reported authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Both young men collaborated at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to protect our families," the uncle stated.