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A American-Palestinian teenager after completing 270 days in Israeli detention absent formal charges has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital right after being freed, family members reported.

According to them, he appears visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, family spokesperson expressed the family's "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he requires following exposure to harsh conditions and brutal treatment for months."

US officials said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to US authorities and the administration, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

The father, with four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, learning information solely about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by radical settlers during a confrontation in July.

At the time, military authorities reported they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had died.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect United States leadership to protect our families," the uncle stated.