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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth having endured nine months in Israeli detention without being charged was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

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

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"At this moment, our priority is providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after being subjected to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

US officials said it would continue to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts to release him.

The father, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed since February, learning information solely about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

The facility also contains mature inmates, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and homicide.

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

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

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

The dual national youth per medical officials died from beating by radical settlers following tensions during summer.

During that period, defense forces stated officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Both young men collaborated at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We demand United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.