Later in the meeting, she proposed a motion that, in part, called for the reinstatement of all members accused of antisemitism.
An amendment was proposed to remove this part of the motion and narrowly passed, despite “many, many members” speaking in its defence, a source said.
One Jewish member told the JC Thursday’s meeting was “particularly fraught”, saying the party’s “obsession with Jews and Israel… makes it very uncomfortable to remain a member and attend meetings”.
They added: “It has got to the stage where in seven out of nine monthly meetings, there are motions about Jews and Israel. The antisemitism isn’t always explicit, but it’s always implied.
“The motion did not call for the reinstatement of Labour Party members who have been accused of anything else. Not Islamophobia, not sexual assault – just antisemitism.
“In that situation, as a Jewish person in the room, it does feel like you’re being attacked and targeted.”
The member reported that some pushed to table a motion rebuking Mr Katz, a former Labour Parliamentary candidate, but the meeting “moved on from that after it descended into chaos”.
Another person present at the meeting said they were informing the JC of what happened because the party "only deals with this stuff when it is in the press".
They asked for anonymity because they otherwise "fear expulsion from the party".
The JC understands Mr Katz was not present.
The CLP has been approached for comment but had not responded as this article went live.
