American-Palestinian Adolescent Liberated Following Nine Months in Israel's Detention
Zaher Ibrahim
An Palestinian-American adolescent having endured 270 days in Israel's custody without charge has been freed.
The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.
American diplomatic officials said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.
Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.
Family described him as pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.
In a statement, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".
Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.
"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."
US officials stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.
{"American leadership gives utmost importance than the safety and security of American nationals"," the department emphasized.
A group of American legislators had signed a letter to US authorities and the administration, demanding more be done to release him.
Mohammed's parent, with four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.
The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.
He stayed lacking indictment in Ofer prison on the West Bank.
The facility also contains grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences including killings.
An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.
Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, including UN bodies, report instances of mistreatment and torture.
Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.
The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials died from beating by radical settlers during a confrontation last July.
At the time, military authorities reported they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.
Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.
No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.
"We anticipate US authorities to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.
