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

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson expressed the family's "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions for months."

American authorities announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security for United States citizens"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to US authorities and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said his son only confessed regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or communicated with his son following the detention, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by settlement residents amid clashes in July.

At the time, military authorities reported authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

Both young men collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate United States leadership to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.