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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth after completing a nine-month period in Israel's custody without charge gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, the youth's uncle expressed the family's "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"At this moment, we are focused on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care he needs after experiencing Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions for months."

American authorities said it would continue to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to US authorities and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or communicated with his son since February, and only heard about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains grown detainees, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, report instances of abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth per medical officials was beaten to death by Israeli settlers during a confrontation during summer.

At the time, the Israeli military said they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect the American government to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.