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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth having endured 270 days in Israel's custody without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention in February within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care right after being freed, family members reported.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, the youth's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he needs after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment for months."

US officials announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to the state department and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.

The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact following the detention, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

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

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities was beaten to death by radical settlers amid clashes in July.

At the time, the Israeli military said they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We demand US authorities to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.