SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Percentage of liability for severance obligations deposited with pension fund	72.00%
Share-based compensation	$ 203	$ 121	$ 141
Increase decrease in unbilled accounts receivables	$ 378	$ 206

For the non-management employees, the Parent deposits 72% of its liability for severance obligations with a pension fund for such employees, and upon completion of one year of employment with the Parent, it makes a one-time deposit with the pension fund for the remaining balance

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of the amount of revenue for work performed for which billing has not occurred, net of uncollectible accounts.

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Amount of noncash expense for share-based payment arrangement.

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