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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES), NET (Schedule of Components of Other Income (Expenses), Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES), NET |  |  |
Foreign exchange gains (loss) | $ 1,459 | $ (190) | $ (586)
Gain(loss) from the currency translation adjustment | 38 |  | (121)
Tax reversal for expiration of the statute of limitations | 807 |  | 992
ESA loan impairment |  | 2,788 | (2,788)
ESA loan interest |  | 1,129 |
Realized investment gain | 83 | 1,529 |
UiTV loan impairment |  | (2,250) |
Other | 361 | 483 | 254
Total | $ 2,748 | $ 3,489 | $ (2,249)

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