A Palestinian-American teenager is expected to appear in court in Israel later this week after nine months in detention without being charged. Mohammed Ibrahim, who is 16 and lives in Florida, was arrested in February while on holiday in the Israeli-occupied West Bank for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, something he denies. Last month, 27 Democratic U.S. Senators and House members sent a letter to the U.S. State Department, urging the Trump administration to exert more pressure on Israel for his release. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that Mohammed had committed a 'serious potentially deadly crime' and that the court proceedings are under due process. The teenager's family, however, disagrees. His father, Zahar Ibrahim, described him as a sweet boy fond of sports and video games, who was arrested during a raid on their family home. Zahar has not seen Mohammed since February and claims his son was coerced into a confession due to mistreatment. U.S. lawmakers emphasize the obligation of the Trump administration to protect American citizens abroad, especially in healthcare and legal conditions. Mohammed's case shines a spotlight on the treatment of Palestinian minors in detention, with many facing similar fates without proper legal recourse.