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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth who spent 270 days in Israel's custody without charge was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

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

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he needs after being subjected to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment over several months."

The state department stated they would maintain to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said his son only confessed to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

He stayed without charge within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

The facility also contains grown detainees, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations including killings.

There are around several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by radical settlers following tensions in July.

During that period, military authorities reported they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

"We demand United States leadership to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.