Palestinian-American Youth Liberated Following Nine Months in Israel's Detention
Zaher Ibrahim
A Palestinian-American youth after completing a nine-month period in Israel's custody without being charged gained freedom.
The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, which he previously denied.
United States authorities said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.
Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.
Family described him as visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.
Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".
Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.
"Currently, our priority is getting Mohammed prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."
The state department announced ongoing to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.
{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens"," the department emphasized.
Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to US authorities and the White House, demanding more be done to release him.
The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously said his son only confessed regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.
The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.
The teenager remained lacking indictment in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.
It is also home to grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and homicide.
An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, based on prison authority data.
Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, and international organizations, document cases involving abuse and torture.
After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.
The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers during a confrontation last July.
Initially, defense forces stated authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.
Both young men had worked together in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.
No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.
"We demand the American government to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.
