🔗 Share this article

Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American adolescent having endured a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without being charged gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested this past winter within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

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

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization right after being freed, relatives told the media.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and inhumane conditions for months."

US officials announced ongoing to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the administration, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son following the detention, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained absent formal charges in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

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

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth per medical officials died from beating by Israeli settlers during a confrontation last July.

During that period, military authorities reported they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

The two cousins had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

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