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A Palestinian-American teenager after completing 270 days in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care right after being freed, according to close relatives.

They said he is pale, underweight, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we are focused on getting Mohammed urgent medical care he needs following exposure to mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances for months."

American authorities announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to the state department and the administration, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, previously said his son only confessed about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him through judicial records.

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

The facility also contains adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences including killings.

There are around several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities was beaten to death by Israeli settlers amid clashes in July.

At the time, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

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