American-Palestinian Teenager Freed After Nine-Month Period in Israel's Custody

Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager who spent nine months in Israel's custody without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care right after being freed, relatives told the media.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he needs following exposure to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

US officials announced ongoing to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

The father, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop in Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact following the detention, learning information solely about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations including killings.

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

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, report instances of abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by Israeli settlers during a confrontation in July.

At the time, the Israeli military said they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.