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Datuk Aaron Aziz has denied allegations that he does not support the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission to Gaza, following the circulation of a heavily edited interview clip that sparked public outrage
The 48-year-old actor said he was deeply disappointed by the backlash and harsh criticism from netizens who accused him of being "anti-Gaza" without watching the full version of the interview, reported Berita Harian.
In an Instagram post, the KL Gangster star shared the original footage of the interview recorded on 18 September, clarifying that he had never mentioned the GSF mission at any point.
"I ask you to watch the full interview. I never mentioned Sumud Flotilla.
"The question was, 'What are your thoughts on artistes who don't post or speak up about the genocide in Gaza?'" he said.
Aaron also revealed in the comments section that some users had even accused him of supporting Israel
"I'm being attacked because people edited the video. They're slandering me as if I'm anti-Gaza. I'm a Muslim — don't be ridiculous by saying I support Israel," he wrote.
In the original, unedited interview, conducted about two weeks ago, Aaron said his remarks were aimed at addressing the culture of online judgment, where some individuals condemn artistes for not posting about Gaza on social media.
He stressed that charitable acts and compassion should not be measured by one's online visibility or frequency of posts.
The Singapore-born actor also expressed discomfort over those who use the Gaza crisis to seek attention or public praise, emphasising that true humanitarian efforts come from sincerity, not social media performance.
The controversy first began when influencer Sharina Richie posted a clipped video of Aaron's interview on Instagram, which has since been taken down
The edited video appeared to show Aaron belittling the efforts of those actively raising awareness online or participating in humanitarian missions like the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF).
In her post, Sharina argued that activists were not speaking up for attention or clout, saying their advocacy for Palestine was not because the issue had become "mainstream" or part of a social media "wave". She denied that such actions were "hypocritical", as implied by the out-of-context clip.
Following Sharina's post, Aaron's daughter, Dwi Ariana, took to Threads to defend her father, saying the viral accusations had deeply affected their family
She shared that her father broke down in tears after reading the hateful comments and false claims circulating online.
"The bullying is terrible. 19 years of my life, and I've only seen my father break down twice. Once when his mother passed and once last night.
"Not to mention the tears my mother has shed, and so a line must be drawn. We will be taking this to court," she wrote.
Aaron's wife, Diyana Halik, also addressed the matter on Instagram, confirming that the family has consulted a lawyer and is considering legal action over the misleading post and defamatory allegations made against him.
