Palestinian-American Youth Released After Nine Months in Israel's Custody

Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth who spent a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without charge gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention in February within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.

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

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and inhumane conditions for months."

The state department said it would continue to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

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

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to US authorities and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

The father, with four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, had earlier stated 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.

He stayed lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities succumbed to assault by settlement residents following tensions during summer.

Initially, military authorities reported authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.