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An American-Palestinian adolescent who spent 270 days in Israeli detention without being charged was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he requires following exposure to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances for months."

The state department stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership considers paramount to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to US authorities and the White House, demanding more be done to release him.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact since the arrest, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

The facility also contains mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and murder.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials was beaten to death by settlement residents amid clashes during summer.

Initially, the Israeli military said officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had died.

Both young men collaborated in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We expect United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.