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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent who spent 270 days in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and inhumane conditions for months."

American authorities announced ongoing to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership considers paramount to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to the state department and the administration, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, had earlier stated his son only confessed regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained absent formal charges in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by settlement residents amid clashes last July.

Initially, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian had been killed.

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

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.