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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth who spent 270 days in Israel's custody without being charged has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested in February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

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

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention he requires after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

American authorities said it would continue to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, urging greater action to release him.

The father, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen nor direct contact following the detention, learning information solely about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and homicide.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by settlement residents amid clashes in July.

During that period, defense forces stated authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

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

"We anticipate US authorities to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.