Palestinian-American Teenager Released After Nine Months in Israel's Custody

Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent after completing a nine-month period in Israel's custody without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

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

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

"At this moment, our priority is providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions for months."

US officials announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership has no higher priority than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.

The father, with four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

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

Additionally housing adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials was beaten to death by radical settlers following tensions in July.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together 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," Mr Kadur said.