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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American teenager after completing 270 days in Israeli detention without being charged has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization right after being freed, family members reported.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

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

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

"At this moment, our priority is providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

US officials said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since February, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to grown detainees, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by Israeli settlers following tensions last July.

Initially, the Israeli military said they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Both young men were employed together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand United States leadership to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.