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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth who spent 270 days in Israel's custody without charge gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he needs after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment for months."

US officials said it would continue to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and the White House, demanding more be done to secure his release.

The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously claimed his child admitted guilt about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or communicated with his son following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

The dual national youth per medical officials succumbed to assault by radical settlers amid clashes last July.

Initially, defense forces stated authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men were employed together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

"We expect United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.