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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American adolescent who spent nine months in Israel's custody without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention last February within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital right after being freed, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

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

The state department announced ongoing to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to US authorities and the administration, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, and only heard about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

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

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth per medical officials died from beating by settlement residents following tensions last July.

Initially, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian was deceased.

The two cousins collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

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

"We expect United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.