RETIREMENT ANNUITY AND GUARANTEED CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
U.S pension plans
Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
Projected benefit obligation	$ 8,326	$ 9,331
Accumulated benefit obligation	8,002	8,937
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. pension plans.
Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
Projected benefit obligation	88,290	82,378
Accumulated benefit obligation	86,317	80,444
Fair value of plan assets	$ 50,758	$ 48,974