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A Palestinian-American adolescent having endured nine months in Israeli detention without being charged gained freedom.
The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.
United States authorities applauded Mohammed's liberation.
Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.
Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues acquired while detained.
Via family representatives, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".
The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.
"Currently, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he needs after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."
US officials announced ongoing to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.
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Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts to release him.
Mr Ibrahim, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously claimed his son only confessed regarding stone 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.
Mohammed was held lacking indictment in Ofer prison in the West Bank.
It is also home to mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and homicide.
There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.
Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.
After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.
The dual national youth per medical officials succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers following tensions during summer.
During that period, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian had died.
Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.
No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.
"We demand US authorities to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.
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