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The initial tax exemption period for the applicable Israeli tax law.

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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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A description of the limitations on the use of all operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.

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Description of the limitation related to use of the tax credit carryforward.

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Amount of interest expense accrued for an underpayment of income taxes.

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