Palestinian-American Teenager Freed Following 270 Days in Israeli Imprisonment
Zaher Ibrahim
A Palestinian-American youth having endured nine months in Israel's custody without charge gained freedom.
Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.
American diplomatic officials said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.
Now sixteen years old, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, family members reported.
They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.
Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".
Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.
"Right now, we are focused on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after experiencing Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."
US officials said it would continue to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.
{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance than the safety and security for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.
A group of American legislators had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to secure his release.
Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said his son only confessed to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.
He had not seen or communicated with his son since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition in detention through court documents.
He stayed lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.
The facility also contains grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and murder.
There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.
Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.
Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.
This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities was beaten to death by radical settlers during a confrontation in July.
At the time, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had died.
Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.
No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.
"We demand US authorities to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.