Hizbullah Backs Syrian Ceasefire

Lebanon's Hizbullah, which is taking part in Syria's conflict, has said that it supports the latest ceasefire deal agreed by the U.S. and Russia but vowed to continue fighting against the Islamic State group and Fateh al-Sham Front, which was known as al-Nusra Front before renouncing its affiliation with al-Qaida.

Hizbullah's media arm known as the Military Media said the "allies of Syria" abide by whatever the Syrian government decides.

The Military Media said late Saturday that the truce is an opportunity that everyone should take for the interest of the Syrian people.

The group however vowed to repel any attack its members are subjected to during the truce.

Hizbullah has sent thousands of fighters to Syria to back President Bashar Assad's forces against rebels and jihadists seeking to topple the regime. The group has lost more than 1,000 fighters in the conflict, including senior commanders.

The announcement came after the Syrian government said it supports the U.S.-Russia agreement.