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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth after completing 270 days in Israel's custody without being charged was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention in February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

US officials said it would continue to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to the state department and the administration, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen nor direct contact following the detention, learning information solely what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and murder.

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

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials died from beating by Israeli settlers following tensions in July.

During that period, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had died.

Both young men were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.