American-Palestinian Teenager Released After Nine Months in Israel's Imprisonment

Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager who spent a nine-month period in Israel's custody absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization right after being freed, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed urgent medical care necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and brutal treatment for months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance than the safety and security of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to the state department and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business in Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or communicated with his son following the detention, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him through judicial records.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

It is also home to grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

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

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by radical settlers following tensions in July.

At the time, military authorities reported they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

The two cousins collaborated at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.