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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care right after being freed, family members reported.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".

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

"Currently, our priority is providing Mohammed with urgent medical care he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."

The state department stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

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

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to secure his release.

The father, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits nor direct contact following the detention, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities died from beating by radical settlers following tensions in July.

Initially, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men were employed together in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect United States leadership to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.