London, United Kingdom – A video recorded on October 8, 2025, by Aldo Paolella shows a somber candlelit vigil held across from Downing Street to commemorate victims of the Gaza genocide on the second anniversary of the conflict’s escalation.

The footage pans across an expansive pavement memorial illuminated by hundreds of flickering candles. Among them lie photographs of Palestinian children and families, many marked with names, ages, and handwritten appeals for help in both Arabic and English.

Wilted flowers and Palestinian flags are placed beside protest signs that question the ongoing violence. Messages such as “What is happening?” and “This is Gaza” appear among the displays, capturing the grief and disbelief of those present.

As twilight settles over the city, a small group of participants kneels silently around the glowing memorial, their stillness reflecting a collective moment of mourning and remembrance.

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