TAXES ON INCOME (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 124
Tax rates expected to be in effect when deferred tax asset differences reverse	39%, 26.5%, 25% and 0%
Law for Amending the Israel Income Tax Ordinance - 2009, Tax year [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rate	26.50%
Law for Amending the Israel Income Tax Ordinance, Tax Thereafter [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rate	25.00%
Restricted Amount [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 19
Protalix Ltd. [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 105
Protalix Ltd. [Member] | Law for Amending the Israel Income Tax Ordinance, Tax Thereafter [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rate	26.50%	26.50%	25.00%
Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rate	39.00%