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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American adolescent after completing 270 days in Israel's custody without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest last February within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

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

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he requires after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

American authorities said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to US authorities and the White House, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

The teenager remained lacking indictment in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities died from beating by radical settlers amid clashes during summer.

At the time, defense forces stated authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian had died.

The two cousins had worked together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

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

"We expect US authorities to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.