Palestinian-American Teenager Released After 270 Days in Israeli Detention

Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager after completing 270 days in Israeli detention without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment for months."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said his son only confessed to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities died from beating by settlement residents during a confrontation during summer.

At the time, defense forces stated officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate US authorities to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.