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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care right after being freed, according to close relatives.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he requires after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

American authorities announced ongoing to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance than the safety and security of US citizens"," it added.

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

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously claimed his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or communicated with his son following the detention, and only heard what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

He stayed absent formal charges in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

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

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

Both young men collaborated in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.