Sec. of State Blinken Visits Israel after Worst Terror Attack in Ten Years & Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Pro-Life Activist

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective January 30,  2023   7:00 AM EST U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel today, following Jerusalem's deadliest terror attacks in a decade. The Netanyahu government announced tough new measures against terrorists and their families. Here's what you need to know. WE'RE ALSO WATCHING    Israel may be behind a drone strike on an Iranian defense factory in the city of Isfahan Saturday night. The attack came as an oil fire damaged a refinery in Tabriz, and a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Iran, killing 3 people and injuring more than 800.   The beating death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers has touched off a fresh debate on what needs to be done to fix America's police forces.  Christian leaders expressed grief and offered prayers after footage of the incident was released.   The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are headed for Super Bowl 57 in Glendale, AZ, as the NFL season winds up Feb. 12. Meanwhile, recovering Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin made his first public comments, thanking God in a 6-minute video post on Instagram.   The jury is deadlocked in the trial of pro-life activist Mark Houck, who could receive 11 years in prison for an incident outside a Philadelphia abortion clinic. Deliberations resume today. TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. A new statue of a horned woman installed atop a New York City courthouse is causing a stir. Some people are questioning what the statue represents, with some critics calling it "satanic."   2. Jack Phillips spent more than a decade in court fighting for his Christian beliefs. Now he's enduring another lawsuit from activists for declining a request to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.   3. Evangelist Franklin Graham delivered powerful remarks before Friday's 50th annual March For Life event, warning "judgment is coming" and urging Christians to "lift up" Jesus' name to reach a lost world. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. The pro-life nonprofit Save the Storks is on a mission to combat abortion by helping educate and equip women with mobile medical units that provide ultrasounds and other services.   2. Country music legend Dolly Parton shares how a divine dream from God served as the inspiration behind her new song.   3. A video of a Texas father singing a worship song to his premature son is going viral on social media. The baby boy, born at just 22 weeks, raised his hand at the word "Hallelujah!"  CBN EXCLUSIVES  Throughout the world, some Christian leaders are warning of "shakings" and persecution. However, they also see an increase in revival at the same time. Chris Mitchell brings us this story today on The 700 Club. DAILY REFLECTION Matthew 20:16 "Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others?" Read today's devotional!   Would you like Prayer? The CBN Prayer Center is available 24/7. Call (800) 700-7000. STAY CONNECTED!    Breaking News on CBNNews.com   Download the CBN News App Watch the CBN News Channel 24/7 CBN News Email Subscriptions   Become a CBN News Member Reporter Emily Jones curates Quick Start with assistance from three CBN News bureaus. Thank you for waking up with us each morning! Because Truth Matters. Edit Subscriptions   |   Unsubscribe   |   Contact 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463 24-Hour Prayer: 800-700-7000 © The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.