Victoria Police are treating the recent fire at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne as a likely terror attack following witness accounts of masked individuals using accelerants. The incident has raised concerns about rising antisemitism in Australia, prompting increased police patrols and the formation of a new federal strikeforce to address these threats. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and state Premier Jacinta Allan emphasized the need for community support and resources for the investigation, as they condemned the act as an escalation of violence against Jewish communities.