Palestinian-American Adolescent Freed Following Nine-Month Period in Israel's Custody
Zaher Ibrahim
A Palestinian-American adolescent having endured nine months in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges was released.
Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.
The US state department said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.
Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization right after being freed, family members reported.
They said he is visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.
Through an official statement, family spokesperson expressed the family's "immense relief".
The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.
"Currently, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he requires after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."
The state department said it would continue to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.
{"US government authorities has no higher priority to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," it added.
A group of American legislators endorsed a document to US authorities and the White House, demanding more be done to release him.
The father, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business from Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.
There were no visits nor direct contact since February, learning information solely what had happened to him in detention through court documents.
He stayed without charge at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.
Additionally housing grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and murder.
Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.
Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving abuse and torture.
After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.
The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials died from beating by radical settlers amid clashes last July.
Initially, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had died.
Both young men had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.
No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.
"We anticipate the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.
