American-Palestinian Adolescent Freed After Nine-Month Period in Israel's Imprisonment
Zaher Ibrahim
An American-Palestinian teenager who spent nine months in Israel's custody without charge was released.
Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.
The US state department expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.
Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, family members reported.
They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.
Via family representatives, family spokesperson expressed the family's "immense relief".
Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.
"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery following exposure to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions for months."
US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.
{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," the department emphasized.
A group of American legislators endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.
The father, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.
He had not seen or communicated with his son since the arrest, learning information solely about his son's condition via legal paperwork.
The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.
Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations and murder.
An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.
Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.
After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.
The dual national youth according to health authorities was beaten to death by settlement residents during a confrontation in July.
During that period, defense forces stated they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.
The two cousins had worked together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.
No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.
"We demand the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.
