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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth having endured 270 days in Israeli detention absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

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

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital right after being freed, relatives told the media.

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

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after experiencing Israel's abuse and brutal treatment over several months."

US officials stated they would maintain to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

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

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, demanding more be done to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or communicated with his son following the detention, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held without charge in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities and murder.

There are around several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment 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 died from beating by Israeli settlers following tensions in July.

Initially, defense forces stated authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

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

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand the American government to protect our families," the uncle stated.