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Commitments And Contingent Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2010 Elop | Dec. 31, 2013 Maximum | Dec. 31, 2013 Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of total sales of products developed within framework of research and development activity program |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.00% | 2.00%
Maximum amount of royalties paid, percentage |  |  |  |  |  |  | 150.00% | 100.00%
Royalties expenses |  | $ 5,496 | $ 2,976 | $ 2,523 |  |  |  |
Outstanding buy-back obligations |  | 1,014,000 |  |  |  |  |  |
Filed claims | 40,000 |  |  |  | 10,000 |  |  |
Recovery seeking from complaint | 74,000 |  |  |  | 16,000 |  |  |
Holding percentage of share capital issued |  |  |  |  |  | 14.00% |  |
Ownership percentage fully diluted basis |  |  |  |  |  | 7.00% |  |
Lease expenses |  | 17,074 | 16,466 | 17,837 |  |  |  |
Lease agreement period, in years |  | 15 years |  |  |  |  |  |
Expected lease fee per annum |  | 3,000 |  |  |  |  |  |
Guarantees issued by banks to secure certain advances from customers and performance bonds |  | 945,300 |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount guaranteed in respect of credit lines granted by banks |  | 7,249 | 7,514 |  |  |  |  |
Accrual contingency liabilities |  |  | 2,100 |  |  |  |  |
Total amount of project |  |  | 11,500 |  |  |  |  |
Customer advances and performance guarantees |  |  | 2,700 |  |  |  |  |
Purchase commitments |  | 1,166,000 | 949,000 |  |  |  |  |
Secure bank and bank guarantees amount |  | $ 945,300 |  |  |  |  |  |

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