TAMPA, Fla. - The family of a Palestinian-American teen from Florida is calling for his immediate release from an Israeli prison, where he has been held for six months.

They spoke about the case during a news conference in Tampa Tuesday morning. They said they haven't spoken directly with Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, but the U.S. Embassy is aware and conducts welfare checks.

The backstory:

The Israeli government has accused Ibrahim of rock throwing. His family not only denied he did what he is accused of but said the punishment is over the top.

He is being held at Israel's Megiddo prison.

What they're saying:

Family said Ibrahim was arrested in February when Israeli forces raided his family's home in the West Bank.

"Anybody who's a parent knows what it's like to have their kids near

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