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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth after completing 270 days in Israel's custody without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested in February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

According to them, he appears visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Currently, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care he needs after experiencing Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to the state department and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed since February, and only heard regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities including killings.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

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

The dual national youth per medical officials was beaten to death by radical settlers following tensions in July.

During that period, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian was deceased.

The two cousins collaborated in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect United States leadership to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.