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An Palestinian-American adolescent having endured nine months in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

In a statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Currently, our priority is getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."

American authorities announced ongoing to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the administration, urging greater action for his freedom.

The father, with four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously claimed his child admitted guilt about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed since February, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

He stayed absent formal charges in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities died from beating by radical settlers following tensions during summer.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

Both young men were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate US authorities to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.