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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent who spent a nine-month period in Israeli detention absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 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, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

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

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he needs after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances over several months."

The state department said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership considers paramount to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to US authorities and the administration, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business based in Tampa, previously claimed his son only confessed regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

He stayed without charge at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and murder.

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

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, report instances of abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by radical settlers during a confrontation last July.

Initially, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

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

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