Teenager Released After Nine Months in Israeli Detention

Fri Dec 05 2025 12:23:51 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Mohammed Ibrahim, a 16-year-old Palestinian-American, has been released after spending nine months in an Israeli jail. His family expresses relief but emphasizes the need for his medical care.

Mohammed Ibrahim, a teenager from Florida, was detained in Israel for allegedly throwing stones and was held without charge. After his release, he requires urgent medical attention due to the conditions he faced in prison. His family calls for justice and support from the US government, highlighting concerns about the treatment of Palestinian detainees.

A Palestinian-American teenager who spent nine months in Israeli detention without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank while visiting from Florida, for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, which he denied.

The US state department welcomed Mohammed's release and stated that it would continue to provide consular support.

Now 16, Mohammed was taken to a hospital immediately after his release, as he appeared pale and underweight, suffering from conditions acquired during detention.

Relatives expressed immense relief but emphasized the necessity of immediate medical care due to what they described as inhumane conditions. They are also seeking justice for another cousin, Sayfollah Musallet, who was reportedly killed during a confrontation earlier this year.

The state department reiterated its commitment to the safety of US citizens abroad, while family members highlighted frustrations over the lack of prompt action by the US government during Mohammed's incarceration.

Approximately 350 Palestinian children are currently held in Israeli prisons, many without charges, sparking widespread concern from human rights organizations.