Tamimi became a significant figure of the Palestinian resistance after standing up to Israeli forces who arrested her along with other family members. 

Palestinian teen Ahed Tamimi was released from Israeli custody after eight months of incarceration. Tamimi was transported by Israeli authorities from a jail to a checkpoint at Tulkarem, according to prison spokesman Assaf Librati said.

The teen held a brief press conference, to address the waiting press, after her release from Israeli custody. Residents of Nabi Saleh, the teen's home, raised a Palestinian flag in anticipation of Tamimi's arrival.

"The resistance will continue until the end of the occupation," Tamimi said upon her release, adding that she would hold a press conference at 4:00 p.m.

The renowned Palestinian became a significant figure of the resistance after standing up to Israeli forces.  A spokesman for the Israel Prisons Service told The Times of Israel Wednesday, a day after her father Bassem Tamimi made a similar claim, that the teen would be released.

Ahed Tamimi hugs her mother. Photo: Al-Masdar News

Ahed Tamimi with father Bassem. Photo: Mariam Barghouti

Bassem told the Turkish state media, Anadolu Agency, Tuesday that Ahed was scheduled to be released on August 19, but stated that he expects an earlier release date. “The Israeli authorities usually do not inform the detainee or his family of the date of release, but I think she will get a decision” to reduce her detention by 21 days, the senior Tamimi explained.

Reports surfaced Thursday that Israeli occupation forces barred residents from entering and exiting the Palestinian village of Nabi Saleh - where the Tamimi's live. Israeli forces were deployed to close off entrances and exits as well as restrict the movement of residents ahead of the teen's release. 

Residents of Nabi Saleh, the teen's home, raised a Palestinian flag in anticipation of Tamimi's arrival. Photo: Reuters/Nasser Atta

On Saturday, Israeli border police arrested two Italian graffiti artists and a Palestinian – who were painting a 13-foot mural of the jailed Palestinian activist, on an Israeli separation barrier in Bethlehem, according to Palestinian officials.

 Tamimi was arrested on December 19, 2017, days after being filmed – with her cousin Nour Tamimi – slapping and kicking two Israeli soldiers who had invaded the Tamimi home, near Ramallah.

The 17-year-old – who celebrated a birthday while behind bars – garnered international attention and major support from high-profile artists, actors, academics and athletes across the globe.