Palestinian-American Youth Freed After Nine-Month Period in Israeli Custody

Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth after completing nine months in Israeli detention without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials applauded the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

In a statement, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

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

"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

The state department said it would continue to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership has no higher priority than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to the state department and the administration, demanding more be done to release him.

The father, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously said his son only confessed regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

He had not seen nor direct contact since February, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

He stayed absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

Additionally housing grown detainees, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities died from beating by radical settlers following tensions in July.

Initially, military authorities reported authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

The two cousins had worked together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.