HAMAS savages have beheaded captured Israeli soldiers and paraded the horrific executions on video. Israeli Defence Force officials branded the prescribed Islamist terror group “worse than ISIS” as horrendous footage appeared online. AFPIsraeli Defence Force officials branded the prescribed Islamist terror group ‘worse than ISIS’[/caption] It was purported to show executions with swords or knives similar to those spread online at the height of Islamic State’s reign of terror in Iraq and Syria. The IDF has denounced Hamas as “savages, animals and butchers” as the Israeli air force continued to carpet bomb enemy strongholds in the Gaza Strip. In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces said, “Hamas has released footage of them beheading captured soldiers. “We will not share it, but the world needs to know their depravity exceeds that of ISIS – we have been telling you all for years. “May the precious souls of our men and women be in our hearts forever.” The chief of the Israel Defence Force said Israel is in a “state of war” and vowed terrible revenge yesterday. He said, “This is murderous terrorism. We are attacking, pushing back, and striking everyone who took part in it. “I know the last day was difficult, the price is a heavy price, I know there are many questions and a lot of frustration. “But we are now focusing forward on doing and solving the problem. We have civilians, and members of the security forces, some of whom are in the hands of the enemy. “Therefore, it is time for war. Not a round, not an operation – time for war. “And in this war, the IDF will be strong and win. Long and complex days of fighting await us. We will maintain readiness in all arenas.” The brutal attacks in Israel by Hamas have been called Israel’s 9/11 after innocent families were slaughtered in their homes, shot dead in the streets and more than 100 taken hostage in Gaza. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.