American-Palestinian Youth Freed After 270 Days in Israeli Imprisonment

Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American adolescent having endured a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest last February within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, our priority is providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he needs after experiencing harsh conditions and cruel circumstances over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to US authorities and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

He had not seen nor direct contact following the detention, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him through judicial records.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

Additionally housing grown detainees, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities was beaten to death by radical settlers during a confrontation last July.

During that period, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.