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A Palestinian-American youth who spent 270 days in Israel's custody without being charged was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, needed medical care right after being freed, family members reported.

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

In a statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention he needs after experiencing harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership considers paramount to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations including killings.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by Israeli settlers following tensions during summer.

At the time, the Israeli military said they were examining information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.