In the background, another gunman can be seen continuing to fire into the crowd.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns called the man a “genuine hero”.
“It’s the most unbelievable scene I have ever seen,” he said.
“A man walking up to a gunman who had fired on the community and single-handedly disarming him, putting his own life in danger to save the lives of others.”
“I have no doubt that there are many, many people alive tonight as a result of his bravery.”
Australian Prime Minister Albanese said, “We have seen Australians today run towards danger, to help others.”
He last night described the attack as an act of “evil anti-Semitism”.
Within hours of the mass shooting, it was deemed an act of terrorism and the National Security Committee had been convened.
More than 1000 people were believed to have attended the event, which marked the first night of Chanukah.
“Australians have had their lives cruelly stolen.”
Minns said the attack was a “terrible night for Sydney”.
One of the two gunmen believed to have gunned down those from the Jewish community event is among those dead, New South Wales Police confirmed.
The scene at Bondi Beach in the aftermath of the shootings. Photo / Sam Sherry
The other suspect in the shootings was in a critical condition and New South Wales Commissioner of Police Mal Lanyon said authorities were probing the involvement of a third person.
A member of the local Jewish community told a Herald reporter on the scene there were bodies all over the ground.
“People who were part of your community. When you are Jewish, every person is part of your community.
The police presence at Bondi Beach in the aftermath of the shootings. Photo / Samuel Sherry
“Their blood is your blood – we all come from the same cloth. It’s just as painful for me as it is for everyone.
“I don’t even have words. I can’t articulate how I feel right now,” the woman said.
“This is my home. I’ve been here my whole life,” said the woman, who wished to remain anonymous.
“We are good people. No one deserves this. No community group deserves this.”
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