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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth having endured a nine-month period in Israel's custody absent formal charges has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

According to them, he appears visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

In a statement, the youth's uncle expressed the family's "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

The state department said it would continue to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities considers paramount to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to the state department and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done for his freedom.

The father, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously said his son only confessed about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or communicated with his son following the detention, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers during a confrontation during summer.

During that period, military authorities reported officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

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

"We expect the American government to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.