American-Palestinian Youth Liberated Following 270 Days in Israeli Custody
Zaher Ibrahim
A American-Palestinian teenager having endured 270 days in imprisonment by Israel without charge was released.
The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention last February within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.
The US state department applauded the teenager's freedom.
Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.
According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.
In a statement, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "immense relief".
Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.
"Currently, our priority is getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention he needs after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment over several months."
The state department announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.
{"US government authorities has no higher priority than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.
A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to the state department and the White House, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.
Mohammed's parent, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.
The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son following the detention, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.
The teenager remained without charge within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.
It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and murder.
Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.
Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.
Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.
The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by radical settlers during a confrontation last July.
During that period, military authorities reported authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.
The two cousins had worked together in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.
No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.
"We expect US authorities to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.
