Palestinian-American Youth Liberated Following Nine Months in Israeli Custody
Zaher Ibrahim
An American-Palestinian youth who spent nine months in imprisonment by Israel without being charged was released.
The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, which he previously denied.
American diplomatic officials applauded the teenager's freedom.
Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.
According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.
In a statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".
Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.
"At this moment, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he needs after experiencing Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."
The state department said it would continue to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.
{"US government authorities considers paramount than the safety and security of US citizens"," officials stated.
A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to secure his release.
Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt about rock throwing due to physical abuse.
He had not seen nor direct contact since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition via legal paperwork.
He stayed absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.
The facility also contains grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and homicide.
There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.
Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.
After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.
The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by radical settlers during a confrontation last July.
During that period, military authorities reported they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.
Both young men collaborated at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.
No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.
"We demand the American government to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.
