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Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables (Schedule Of Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Restricted deposits with banks | $ 2,271 | [1] | $ 25,032 | [1]
Hedging receivables related to Series A Notes (See Note 16) | 3,112 |  | 10,907 |
Deposit with banks and other long-term receivables | 6,832 | [2] | 8,462 | [2]
Long-term bank deposits and other receivables | 12,215 |  | 44,401 |
Long-term balances of non-qualified deferred compensation plan | $ 5,427 |  | $ 5,604 |
[1] | Restricted deposits in respect of an issued bank guarantee.
[2] | Includes long-term balances of non-qualified deferred compensation plan structured under Section 409A in the amount of $5,427 and $5,604 as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively (See Note 17).

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- Definition The noncurrent cash, cash equivalents and investments that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits classified as long-term; that is not expected to be released from such existing restrictions within one year of the balance sheet date or operating cycle, whichever is longer. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. Includes noncurrent cash equivalents and investments that are similarly restricted as to withdrawal, usage or disposal. + References No definition available. + Details
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