American-Palestinian Youth Liberated After Nine-Month Period in Israel's Detention
Zaher Ibrahim
A American-Palestinian youth after completing 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, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.
American diplomatic officials applauded the teenager's freedom.
Mohammed, now 16, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, family members reported.
According to them, he appears visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.
In a statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".
The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.
"At this moment, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he requires after experiencing Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."
American authorities said it would continue to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.
{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," officials stated.
A group of American legislators endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to release him.
The father, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.
The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him via legal paperwork.
Mohammed was held absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.
It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and homicide.
There are around several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.
Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, including UN bodies, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.
Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.
The dual national youth per medical officials was beaten to death by radical settlers during a confrontation during summer.
At the time, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian had died.
Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.
No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.
"We expect US authorities to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.