Ron Kampeas is an American journalist based in the Washington, D.C. area, serving as the Washington bureau chief for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA), a news service covering Jewish communities worldwide. He has held this position since around 2000, focusing on U.S. politics and policy as they relate to the Jewish community, Israel, antisemitism, and Middle East affairs. His reporting includes detailed coverage of congressional actions, White House policies toward Israel, Jewish organizational dynamics, and political figures influencing Jewish interests. Kampeas is known for his analytical style and has appeared as a commentator on outlets like NPR and CNN. He has reported critically on various actors in the pro-Israel space, including adversarial coverage of figures like Robert J. Shillman, associated with funding controversial monitoring groups. Prior to joining JTA, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Baltimore Jewish Times, where he honed his expertise in Jewish community journalism. Kampeas is active on social media, particularly Twitter (@RonKampeas), where he engages with current events in Jewish and political spheres.