Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Elis writes investigative news and features on the Middle East, the Balkans and Türkiye, with a particular focus on the rise of Islamophobia and the far right in Europe; Turkish foreign policy and Israel’s war on Gaza. In addition to his investigative work, Elis has written extensive analysis on underreported issues including Israel’s growing relationship with Taiwan and the intensifying rivalry between Türkiye and Israel in the Middle East. His work has appeared in various publications, including Middle East Eye, Global News Insight, The New Arab, and TRT World. Elis completed a year-long exclusive investigation that led to calls for the arrest of Albania’s chief rabbi, Yoel Kaplan, over suspected war crimes in Gaza. The story dominated public debate in Albania and garnered extensive coverage in international media. In May 2023, he broke an exclusive story on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ plans to demand the disarmament of Palestinian groups in Lebanon, a move with significant implications for regional politics.