Iraqi anti-terror group Kataib Hezbollah has lauded the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon stressing the steadfastness of Lebanese resistance in face of Israeli aggression.

Kata'ib Hezbollah made the remarks in a statement on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially came into effect, putting a temporary end to nearly 14 months of fighting between the two sides.

It went on to say that the decision “was, without doubt, a purely Lebanese one,” stressing, however, that a pause in action by any of the resistance groups across the region will not weaken the unity of the resistance front.

“On the contrary, new parties will join, strengthening the resistance front to confront the enemies of Allah, His Messenger, and the believers,” the group added.

Kata'ib Hezbollah further held the United States “a partner of the Zionist entity in all its treacherous crimes of murder, destruction, and displacement," stressing that "it must pay the price for these crimes sooner or later.”

The Iraqi anti-terror group also reaffirmed its commitment to support the Palestinian cause, emphasizing that it will not abandon Palestinians in Gaza, no matter how great sacrifices would be required.

“We remain undeterred by the threats, treachery, or criminal methods of the enemy. And it is incumbent upon us to aid the believers," it said.

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah began at 04:00 local time (0200 GMT) on Wednesday.  The ceasefire agreement requires Israeli troops to withdraw from south Lebanon and Lebanon’s army to deploy in the region.