Footage broadcast by a major US television network revealed the extensive presence of US-supplied weapons in Gaza, drawing widespread criticism on social media, Anadolu reports.

The video, which aired on Sunday on CBS’s long-running ‘60 Minutes’ programme, captured scenes of children sitting on rubble and playing with ammunition casings printed with “DOD”, which stands for the Department of Defence.

According to the report, such casings are commonly found throughout Gaza.

Hala Rharrit, a former State Department employee who resigned last April over Washington’s support for Israel’s actions in Gaza, expressed her concerns during the broadcast.

“What is happening in Gaza would not be able to happen without US arms. That’s without a doubt,” she said, describing scenes of devastation and the overwhelming toll on children.

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