“Game of Thrones” actress Josephine Gillan claimed that Israeli social services workers reportedly took her 8-month-child.
“Absolutely heartbreaking! ... My baby being kidnapped in the middle of the night by #israeli #socialservices And I have no idea where she is!! #IsraeliCrimes #sowrong #iwantmybabyback distressing and disturbing to watch for those with a heart,” she tweeted.
The infant was in the care of her friend while Gillan, a British-Israeli citizen, was under therapy for postnatal depression mandated by social services, the paper reported. Despite that, she said officials took the baby away.
One reason she moved to Israel, according to news reports, is that she was fearing British welfare authorities would take her child away.
“Eight months ago she gave birth in Israel and began to raise her child under close supervision from the social services in her community and with the help of a friend,” a person familiar with her case was quoted by the Mail as saying.
“At a certain stage she left the baby with a friend and flew to the U.K. for an extended period, which caused the intervention of the welfare authorities and the courts,” the person added.
The statement said, “Our only priority is the welfare of the baby and we are trying to find the best solution.” It didn’t elaborate on the details.