Egypt says Israel ban on UN Palestinian agency 'unacceptable'

Egypt has condemned Israel's decision to ban the United Nations agency for Palestinians, calling it an "unacceptable disregard" for the UN, its agencies and the international community.  Israel officially informed the United Nations on Monday of its decision to cut ties with UNRWA, following a vote by Israeli lawmakers to bar the organization, which is seen as vital for Palestinians. According to Egypt's foreign ministry, in a statement posted on Facebook late Monday, "Egypt strongly condemns Israel's withdrawal from the agreement governing the operations of UNRWA and its formal suspension of operations."