Comment by rocqua
I'd imagine a backup timer, with the ability to trigger early if required for strategic or tactical purposes.
I almost surprised this wasn't coordinated with (or saved for) an incursion into Libanon. That seems to be something Israel wants to do, and this would be a great way to disrupt the defense at the most critical moment.
A timer is too risky. The was done months in advance - what if the war was over?
I think this was meant for intelligence gathering - now that they know who the important operatives are, you go backwards using video and see where they went and who they talked to.