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TAXES ON INCOME (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued penalties and interest | $ 250 | $ 263 |
Penalties and interest expense | 13 | $ 2,290 |
Expected reversal amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months | $ 150 |  |
Statutory tax rate | 26.50% | 26.50% | 25.00%
Statutory tax rate for next fiscal year | 25.00% |  |
Duration of tax benefits limitation, option one minimum | 2 years |  |
Uniform tax rate |  | 16.00% | 12.50%
Development Zone A [Member] |  |  |
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items] |  |  |
Uniform tax rate |  | 9.00% | 7.00%

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