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A Palestinian-American teenager who spent nine months in Israeli detention without being charged was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

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

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is getting Mohammed urgent medical care necessary for his recovery after being subjected to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances over several months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities considers paramount 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 President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, with four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits nor direct contact following the detention, and only heard what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations including killings.

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

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by radical settlers amid clashes in July.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.