Palestinian-American Teenager Liberated Following Nine Months in Israel's Imprisonment
Zaher Ibrahim
An American-Palestinian adolescent who spent 270 days in imprisonment by Israel without being charged was released.
The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.
American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.
Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, relatives told the media.
According to them, he appears pale, underweight, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.
Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".
The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.
"At this moment, our priority is getting Mohammed prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after experiencing Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."
US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.
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Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to the state department and the White House, urging greater action for his freedom.
Mohammed's parent, with four children operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, had earlier stated his son only confessed to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.
He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.
He stayed without charge within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.
Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities including killings.
Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.
Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.
Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.
The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials was beaten to death by Israeli settlers amid clashes during summer.
Initially, military authorities reported they were examining accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.
The two cousins had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.
No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.
"We expect United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.
