He funeral of Maya Villalobodied in Hamas attack on Israelwill take place, foreseeably, in the next days in Israelwhere he lived with his mother, and where his father, a professor at the University of Seville, will soon travel to attend the ceremony.

The family has grateful for the expressions of support and solidarity and “wishes the understanding of the press at such an intimate moment,” they asked in a statement, which stated that Maya’s father is going to travel to Israel to join her mother and her family. “We want to thank the expressions of affection we are receiving from all the people who knew Maya, and from her family friends.

Later we will share a private meeting in honor of Maya”, is specified in the statement. Maya’s relatives have highlighted that “above all, we want to thank Maya for every day we have been able to share with her. We cannot find words to describe everything she has given us. We are going to intensely dedicate the next few days to joining her with gratitude, because Maya will always be living in the hearts of her parents, in those of all of us.”

In the writing it is also highlights the support received while they were looking for her “from Jorge, from Quantika14, the delicacy with which Minister Albares, the Spanish ambassador to Israel and the consul, and Alicia, the psychologist from the Ministry of the Interior, have treated us.”

They have also recognized “the solidarity” of the University of Seville and other institutions that have conveyed their condolences. “Also to the press for their understanding and collaboration, and especially to Inés Alba, and the Press Association and its president, who have made it easier for us to share this tragedy and at the same time preserve spaces of intimacy,” they highlighted.