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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American teenager who spent nine months in Israeli detention absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, 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.

Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

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

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously said his child admitted guilt about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

He had not seen nor direct contact following the detention, and only heard what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

He stayed without charge in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to grown detainees, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations including killings.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, and international organizations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth per medical officials succumbed to assault by radical settlers following tensions in July.

Initially, defense forces stated they were examining information regarding a civilian had died.

The two cousins were employed together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.