Swiss authorities are looking into whether to investigate the Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which aims to take over aid distribution in the enclave later this month, Al Jazeera reports.

The potential inquiry is in response to a request by the NGO TRIAL International to check whether the Swiss-registered organisation, which plans to use private security contractors during the aid delivery process, meets Swiss and international law.

The UN and international aid groups have opposed the GHF’s aid plan, saying it is not impartial or neutral and forces further displacement and exposes thousands of people to harm.

The GHF told Reuters that it “strictly adheres” to humanitarian principles and that it would not support any form of forced relocation of civilians.