The boy, Yuval Kaveh, was killed on Thursday of last week when he was hit by a car while crossing the street with his bicycle. His death came just days before his ninth birthday.

“She’s got a wonderful heart both from nature’s standpoint and from an emotional standpoint,” said Yuval’s father, David.

The girl’s mother, Amal, told Israel Radio that she was “very thankful” for the help her daughter received.

The girl has been showing fast improvement Lavi said.

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