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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian adolescent having endured a nine-month period in Israel's custody absent formal charges was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization right after being freed, according to close relatives.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he requires following exposure to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions for months."

American authorities said it would continue to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to the state department and the White House, urging greater action for his freedom.

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

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since February, learning information solely what had happened to him through judicial records.

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

The facility also contains mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, report instances of abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by Israeli settlers during a confrontation last July.

Initially, defense forces stated officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

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

"We demand the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.