American-Palestinian Youth Liberated After 270 Days in Israeli Detention
Zaher Ibrahim
An Palestinian-American adolescent after completing 270 days in Israeli detention without charge gained freedom.
Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested in February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.
The US state department said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.
Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.
Family described him as pale, underweight, while battling health issues acquired while detained.
Via family representatives, the youth's uncle conveyed their "tremendous relief".
Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.
"At this moment, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he requires after being subjected to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."
US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.
{"American leadership has no higher priority to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," it added.
Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to the state department and the administration, urging greater action to secure his release.
Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.
The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, and only heard about his son's condition in detention through court documents.
Mohammed was held absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.
It is also home to mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences including killings.
There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, based on prison authority data.
Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, report instances of mistreatment and torture.
Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.
The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by Israeli settlers amid clashes in July.
At the time, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had died.
The two cousins had worked together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.
No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.
"We anticipate the American government to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.
