American-Palestinian Teenager Liberated After Nine-Month Period in Israeli Imprisonment
Zaher Ibrahim
A American-Palestinian adolescent after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges has been freed.
Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested last February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.
The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.
Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.
According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.
Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".
Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.
"At this moment, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he requires after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions for months."
US officials announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.
{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," it added.
Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to the state department and the White House, demanding more be done to release him.
The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones due to physical abuse.
The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.
Mohammed was held absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.
Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities including killings.
Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody detained within Israeli facilities, based on prison authority data.
Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, including UN bodies, report instances of physical abuse and torture.
Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.
The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials was beaten to death by Israeli settlers amid clashes last July.
At the time, military authorities reported officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.
The two cousins were employed together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.
No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.
"We demand the American government to protect our families," the uncle stated.