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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American teenager after completing nine months in Israel's custody absent formal charges has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care necessary for his recovery following exposure to mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions for months."

The state department said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

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

There were no visits nor direct contact following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

He stayed lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, and international organizations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities succumbed to assault by settlement residents amid clashes in July.

At the time, defense forces stated authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.