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EMPLOYEE RELATED LIABILITIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Severance pay fund, Israeli employees | $ 9,924 |  |
Long-term employee liabilties, Israeli employees | 12,335 |  |
Israeli employee termination benefits | $ 5,158 | $ 5,059 | $ 4,345
TPSCo [Member] |  |  |
Matching contribution (as a percent) | 9.00% |  |
Employee contribution (as a percent) | 1.00% |  |
Cost recognized | $ 6,700 | $ 6,706 | $ 7,015

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