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

Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth who spent a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization right after being freed, relatives told the media.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, we are focused on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he needs following exposure to harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance than the safety and security of US citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to US authorities and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to release him.

The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, learning information solely what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

He stayed lacking indictment in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and murder.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials was beaten to death by settlement residents during a confrontation during summer.

Initially, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate US authorities to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.