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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent having endured 270 days in Israel's custody absent formal charges was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is getting Mohammed urgent medical care he requires following exposure to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances for months."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to the state department and the White House, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, had earlier stated his son only confessed to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since February, and only heard regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and murder.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

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

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

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

At the time, defense forces stated officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

The two cousins had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate US authorities to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.