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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth who spent 270 days in Israeli detention without charge was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

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

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

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

"Currently, we are focused on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he needs after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment over several months."

American authorities announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son following the detention, learning information solely about his son's condition through judicial records.

He stayed lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and homicide.

There are around several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities was beaten to death by Israeli settlers during a confrontation last July.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

The two cousins collaborated in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate the American government to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.