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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American teenager who spent 270 days in Israeli detention absent formal charges has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

In a statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, our priority is providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

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A group of American legislators had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously claimed his child admitted guilt about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since the arrest, learning information solely about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, including UN bodies, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth according to health authorities was beaten to death by settlement residents during a confrontation in July.

Initially, military authorities reported they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We expect United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.