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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager having endured 270 days in Israel's custody absent formal charges has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care right after being freed, relatives told the media.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

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

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on getting Mohammed urgent medical care he needs after experiencing harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership considers paramount than the safety and security of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to US authorities and the administration, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, previously said his son only confessed regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact following the detention, learning information solely what had happened to him through judicial records.

The teenager remained lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth according to health authorities succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers amid clashes last July.

Initially, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian had died.

Both young men were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

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