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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian adolescent who spent a nine-month period in Israel's custody without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

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

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

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

"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions for months."

The state department said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to US authorities and the White House, demanding more be done to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, previously said his son only confessed to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since February, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

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

The facility also contains mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and murder.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth per medical officials died from beating by Israeli settlers during a confrontation last July.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.