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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager after completing 270 days in Israeli detention without charge has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization right after being freed, according to close relatives.

Family described him as pale, underweight, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

In a statement, family spokesperson expressed the family's "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he needs after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to US authorities and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits nor direct contact since the arrest, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

He stayed absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

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

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by Israeli settlers amid clashes in July.

During that period, defense forces stated officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

The two cousins had worked together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

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

"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.