American-Palestinian Youth Liberated After Nine-Month Period in Israel's Imprisonment

Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager who spent nine months in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest last February within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.

Family described him as pale, underweight, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention he requires after being subjected to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances over several months."

American authorities announced ongoing to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities considers paramount to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," it added.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the administration, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, with four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since February, and only heard what had happened to him through judicial records.

He stayed without charge within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains grown detainees, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, and international organizations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities succumbed to assault by settlement residents during a confrontation last July.

During that period, defense forces stated they were examining information regarding a civilian had been killed.

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

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate US authorities to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.