Australian authorities are investigating whether foreign actors are financially backing local criminals to commit antisemitic crimes, following a rise in incidents since October 2023. Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw indicated that inquiries could explore overseas payments to offenders and young people's online radicalization. Prime Minister Albanese acknowledged that some perpetrators might be paid actors lacking ideological motivation. Recent attacks include arson at a childcare center near a Sydney synagogue. Strike Force Pearl detectives have doubled their numbers in response, aiming to uncover the sources behind these antisemitic acts.