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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager who spent 270 days in Israel's custody absent formal charges has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership considers paramount to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to the state department and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or communicated with his son since February, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

He stayed without charge within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

Additionally housing grown detainees, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations including killings.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities died from beating by Israeli settlers following tensions in July.

Initially, the Israeli military said officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect United States leadership to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.