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A Palestinian-American teenager having endured nine months in Israeli detention without charge gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, the youth's uncle expressed the family's "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs following exposure to harsh conditions and brutal treatment for months."

The state department said it would continue to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to the state department and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business in Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen nor direct contact following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth per medical officials was beaten to death by radical settlers following tensions last July.

At the time, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian had died.

Both young men had worked together in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate United States leadership to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.