Palestinian-American Teenager Released Following Nine Months in Israel's Detention

Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth having endured nine months in Israel's custody absent formal charges was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

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

"At this moment, we are focused on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he requires after experiencing Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances over several months."

The state department announced ongoing to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed since February, learning information solely about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to mature inmates, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and murder.

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

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by Israeli settlers following tensions last July.

Initially, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Both young men collaborated in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

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