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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian adolescent who spent 270 days in imprisonment by Israel without being charged was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he needs following exposure to mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances over several months."

The state department announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, had earlier stated his son only confessed about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since February, and only heard regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations including killings.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, and international organizations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers following tensions last July.

During that period, defense forces stated authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate US authorities to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.