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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth after completing 270 days in Israel's custody without charge was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest last February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

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

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed urgent medical care he requires after being subjected to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

The state department said it would continue to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held without charge at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

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

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers following tensions in July.

Initially, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men collaborated at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand US authorities to protect our families," the uncle stated.