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A American-Palestinian adolescent after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel without charge was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

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

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, relatives told the media.

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

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is getting Mohammed urgent medical care necessary for his recovery following exposure to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions for months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to the state department and the administration, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, with four children who runs an ice cream business based in Tampa, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, learning information solely regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held without charge in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

Additionally housing grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities including killings.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by settlement residents amid clashes last July.

During that period, the Israeli military said they were examining information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We demand US authorities to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.