Palestinian-American Teenager Freed Following 270 Days in Israel's Detention
Zaher Ibrahim
A Palestinian-American teenager who spent 270 days in Israeli detention without charge gained freedom.
Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest in February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.
United States authorities said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.
Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization right after being freed, relatives told the media.
They said he is visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.
In a statement, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "immense relief".
Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.
"Currently, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."
US officials stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.
{"US government authorities has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," the department emphasized.
A group of American legislators had signed a letter to US authorities and the White House, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.
Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.
He had not seen or communicated with his son since February, and only heard regarding the treatment through judicial records.
The teenager remained absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.
It is also home to grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and murder.
There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.
Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.
Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.
This young American-Palestinian per medical officials was beaten to death by Israeli settlers amid clashes last July.
Initially, defense forces stated officials were investigating information regarding a civilian was deceased.
Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.
No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.
"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.
