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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager after completing 270 days in Israeli detention absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention last February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

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

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery following exposure to mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

American authorities stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of American nationals"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to the state department and the White House, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said his son only confessed to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed since February, learning information solely regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

The facility also contains mature inmates, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and murder.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by Israeli settlers during a confrontation during summer.

At the time, military authorities reported officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian had died.

The two cousins collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.