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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth after completing 270 days in Israeli detention absent formal charges was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care right after being freed, relatives told the media.

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

In a statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions over several months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to US authorities and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

The father, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, learning information solely what had happened to him through judicial records.

The teenager remained without charge within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities and murder.

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

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by settlement residents during a confrontation during summer.

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

Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.