[schtono]

Why should she use a text-message for a belt bomb? Wouldn't a simple switch be sufficient?

I don't think this is a credible source.

[dagw]

Remote triggers on suicide bombs are not uncommon. Either in case the suicide bomber gets cold feet and can't push the button or so that a spotter with a better tactical view can trigger the bomb at the optimal moment.

[cma]

It also can be for quasi religious reasons, similar to the American practice of having several people throw the switch in an execution, with only one of the switches being live.

[jacquesm]

And to remove the fact that you are committing suicide from your cosmic slate which may very well be against your religion.

[rickenharp]

So the plan is to get into heaven on a technicality?

[jacquesm]

Mobsters taking confession on their deathbeds in return for a large chunk of cash? When it comes to self delusion humanity has no limits.

[epochwolf]

Yes.