Short-term Bank Credit And Long-term Loans From Banks, Shareholders and Others [Text Block]

NOTE 8:-

SHORT-TERM BANK CREDIT AND CURRENT MATURITIES OF LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS, SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHERS

Classified by currency, linkage terms and annual interest rates, the credit and loans are as follows:

	Interest rate		December 31,
	2017	2016	2017		2016
	%
Current maturities of long-term loans from banks, shareholders and others:
In, or linked to Dollars	Libor+2%	Libor+2%		4,856		4,497
In other currencies	10%-17%	10%-17%		245		339

				5,101		4,836

Unutilized credit lines				10,954		8,714

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OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]

NOTE 9:-

OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

	December 31,
	2017		2016

Employees and payroll accruals		4,260		3,477
Government authorities		1,858		817
Provision for warranty		369		391
Accrued expenses		2,561		2,100
Related party		53		53
Others		16		1

		9,117		6,839

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LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Long-term Debt [Text Block]

NOTE 10:-

LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS

Composition:

	Interest rate		December 31,
	2017	2016	2017		2016
	%

In, or linked to Dollars (see c below )	3.71%	3.71%		9,871		14,356
In other currencies	10%-17%	10%-17%		245		662
				10,116		15,018

Less - current maturities				5,101		4,836

				5,015		10,182

As of December 31, 2017, the aggregate annual maturities of the long-term loans are as follows:

2018 (current maturities)			5,101
2019			2,341
2020			1,506
2021 and thereafter			1,168

			10,116

In respect of the bank loans provided to the Company for the purpose of funding the acquisition of Pointer Brazil (see note 1e), the acquisition of Cielo Telecom Ltda. and utilize of credit facilities, the Company is required to meet certain financial covenants as follows:

The ratio of the shareholders equity to the total consolidated assets will not be less than 20% and the shareholders equity will not be less than $ 20,000, starting December 31, 2007.

The ratio of the Company and its subsidiaries' debt (debt to banks, convertible debenture and loans from others that are not subordinated to the bank less cash) to the annual EBITDA will not exceed 4 in 2010 and thereafter.

The ratio of Pointer Telocation Ltd.'s debt (debt to banks, convertible debenture and loans from others was not subordinated to the bank less cash) to the annual EBITDA will not exceed 4.2 in 2013-2014, 3.5 in 2015, 3 in 2016 and 2.5 in 2017 and thereafter.

As of December 31, 2017 the Company is in compliance with the financial covenants of its bank loans.

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DEFERRED TAXES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Deferred Revenue and Credits, Noncurrent [Abstract]

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 11:-

DEFERRED TAXES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

	December 31,
	2017		2016

Provision for warranty		199		213
Deferred tax		540		666
Deferred revenues		99		97

		838		976

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 12:-

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Charges:

As collateral for its liabilities, the Company has recorded floating charges on all of its assets, including the intellectual property and equipment, in favor of banks.

Collateral:

The Company obtained bank guarantees in the amount of $407 in favor of its lessor, customs and customers.

Royalties:

The Company has undertaken to pay royalties to the BIRD Foundation ("BIRD"), at the rate of 5% on sales proceeds of products developed with the participation of BIRD up to the amount received, linked to the U.S. dollar. The contingent obligation as of December 31, 2017 is $ 2,444. No royalties were accrued or paid during 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Lease commitments:

The Company and its subsidiaries have leased offices, motor vehicles and locations for periods through 2020. Minimum annual rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

2018			2,367
2019			1,848
2020			504
2021			271

			4,990

Rent expenses for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, were $2,325, $2,327 and $2,380, respectively.

Litigation:

As of December 31, 2017, several claims were filed against the Company, mainly by customers. The claims are in an amount aggregating to approximately $46. The substance of the claims is the malfunction of the Company's products, which occurred during the ordinary course of business. The Company is defending this litigation at court and has recorded a provision of $20.

In July 2015, the company received a tax deficiency notice against Pointer Brazil, pursuant to which Pointer or Pointer Brazil is required to pay an aggregate amount of approximately US$12.8 million. The claim is based on the argument that the services provided by Pointer Brazil should be classified as "Telecommunication Services", and therefore subject to the State Value Added Tax. The Company based on the opinion of its legal counsel, in the opinion that no material costs will arise in respect to these claims and did not make any provision once this issue has two precedents that won the same type of litigation.

Commitments:

The Company and DBSI Investment Ltd. ("DBSI"), an equity owner in the Company (see Note 16), have entered into a management services agreement pursuant to which DBSI shall provide management services in consideration of annual management fees of $180 for a period of three years commencing on August 1, 2017.

Under the credit facility from the Bank, the Company are required to meet financial covenants (see Note 10c).

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EQUITY

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]

NOTE 13:-

EQUITY

Ordinary shares:

Ordinary shares confer upon their holders voting rights, the right to receive cash dividends and the right to participate in the distribution of excess assets upon liquidation of the Company.

Issued and outstanding share capital:

On March 9 2014, the Company completed a round of financing for the aggregate amount of $ 10.44 million, in consideration for 1.13 million of the Company's ordinary shares at a price per share of $ 9.25.

Options:

In November 2003 the Company adopted an Employee Share Option Plan (2003) (the "2003 Plan"). The Board of Directors of the Company approves, from time to time, increases to the number of shares reserved under the 2003 Plan. To date, the options under the 2003 Plan are and have been granted in accordance with Section 102 to the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance in the Capital Gains Track, all subject to the provisions of the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance. The grant of options is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company. The exercise price of the options shall be determined by the Board of Directors in its discretion, provided that the price per share is not less than the nominal value of each share. The options usually vest over a period of four years and are valid for a period of five years from the date of grant. The 2003 Plan terminated at the end of November 2013.

On November 30, 2011, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2003 Plan whereby in the event a cash dividend is paid out to the Company's shareholders, the Board of Directors may adjust the exercise price of any options granted prior to the record date of the dividend distribution but not exercised as of such date.

In December 2013 the Company adopted an Employee Share Option Plan (2013) (the "2013 Plan"). The Board of Directors of the Company approved 376,712 of shares reserved under the 2013 Plan. To date, the options under the 2013 Plan are granted in accordance with Section 102 to the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance in the Capital Gains Track, all subject to the provisions of the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance. The grant of options is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company. The exercise price of the options shall be determined by the Board of Directors in its discretion, provided that the price per share is not less than the nominal value of each share, or to the extent required pursuant to applicable law or to qualify for favorable tax treatment, not less than 100% of the closing price of the share on the market on the date of grant or average of the closing price within a specific time frame prior to the grant as determined by the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors. Generally, options vest over a period of four years are valid for a period of seven years from the date of grant.

A summary of employee option activity under the Company's Stock Option Plans and RSU's as of December 31, 2017 and changes during the year ended December 31, 2017 are as follows:

	Number of options			Weighted- average exercise price		Weighted- average remaining contractual term (in years)		Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)

Outstanding at January 1, 2017		556,134		$	5.15
Granted		21,500		$	0.87
Exercised		(185,675	)	$	2.10
Forfeited		(52,500	)	$	5.79
Outstanding at December 31, 2017		339,459		$	4.61

Exercisable at December 31, 2017		131,509		$	3.49		2.79	$	1,987

Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2017		335,300		$	4.67		4.44	$	1,566

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $ 7.8 and $ 5.9, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total intrinsic value (the difference between the Company's closing stock price on the last trading day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2017. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company's stock.

That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years. Total grant-date fair value of options that vested during the year ended December 31, 2017 was approximately $ 278.

The following table summarizes information relating to employees' stock options and RSU's outstanding as of December 31, 2017, according to exercise prices:

Options outstanding						Options exercisable
Number outstanding at December 31, 2017		Weighted average remaining contractual life		Weighted average exercise price		Number exercisable at December 31, 2017		Weighted average exercise price
		Years
	62,384		0.7	$	1.17		62,384	$	1.17
	10,000		0.52	$	3.38		10,000	$	3.38
	4,575		3.31	$	0.87		-	$	0.87
	28,500		4.16	$	6.14		6,000	$	6.14
	212,500		5.52	$	5.94		53,125	$	5.94
	21,500		6.32	$	0.87		-		-

	339,459		4.39	$	4.61		131,509	$	3.49

In January 2011, the Board of Directors appointed the Company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective as of February 1, 2011. Under the terms of his employment, the new CEO was granted 246,984 options at an exercise price of $7.00, in accordance with 2003 option plan, which will vest over a three year period, according to the vesting dates as stipulated in the employment agreement, commencing upon the effective date of his employment. The new CEO will also be entitled to an annual performance bonus of up to one year's salary which will be calculated in accordance with certain fixed criteria relating to the company's growth and profitability in the year preceding payment of the bonus.

In lieu of the above-mentioned options, on September 12, 2013 the Shareholders resolved to grant to the Company's Chief Executive Officer options to purchase 246,984 Ordinary Shares of the Company with an exercise price per share of $3.38, reflecting the average closing price of the share during a 90 day period preceding the date on which the Board of Directors approved the Compensation Policy of the Company, July 8, 2013. The options shall vest over a period of two years, such that at the end of each three month period from the date of the Shareholders resolution, the Chief Executive Officer shall be entitled to one eighth of the options. The exercise price of the options shall be adjusted for stock dividend. The fair value of the new options measured at $599 as of the grant day.

On August 31, 2011, the Board of Directors resolved to issue to the Company's Chief Financial Officer, options exercisable to 10,000 of the company's ordinary shares, pursuant to the plan, which will vest in four equal annual installments over a period of four years, commencing as of date of the grant, at an exercise price of $ 4.80 per share.

In lieu of the above-mentioned options, on July 8, 2013 the Board of Directors resolved to grant to the Company's Chief Finance Officer options to purchase 20,000 Ordinary Shares of the Company with an exercise price per share of $3.38, reflecting the average closing price of the share during a 90 day period preceding the date on which the Board of Directors approved the Compensation Policy of the Company, July 8, 2013. The options shall vest over a period of two years, such that at the end of each three month period from the date of the Board of Directors resolution, the Chief Finance Officer shall be entitled to one eighth of the options. The fair value of the new options measured at $31 as of the grant day.

On July 8, 2013, the Board of Directors resolved to issue to the Company's employees, options exercisable to 41,000 of the company's ordinary shares, pursuant to the plan, which will vest in four equal annual installments over a period of four years, commencing as of date of the grant, at an exercise price of $ 3.38 per share.

In 2014, the Board of directors resolved to issue to the Company's employees and directors Restricted Stock Units exercisable to 46,300 of the Company's ordinary shares, pursuant to the 2013 plan, which will vest in four equal installments over a period of four years, commencing as of March 27, 2014, at an exercise price of 3 NIS per share.

10.

On February 26, 2015, the Board of Directors resolved to issue to certain of the Company's employees options exercisable for 77,000 of the Company's ordinary shares pursuant to the 2013 Plan. These options vest in four equal annual installments over a period of four years, commencing as of the date of the grant, at an exercise price of $8.35 per share.

11.

On July 06, 2016, the Board of Directors resolved to issue to certain of the Company's employees options exercisable for 250,000 of the Company's ordinary shares pursuant to the 2013 Plan. These options vest in four equal annual installments over a period of four years, commencing as of the date of the grant, at an exercise price of $5.94 per share.

12.

In April 2017, the Board of directors resolved to issue to the Company's directors Restricted Stock Units exercisable to 4,500 of the Company's ordinary shares, pursuant to the 2013 plan, which will vest in three equal installments over a period of three years, at an exercise price of 3 NIS per share, commencing June 2017. In April 2017, the Board of directors resolved to issue to the Company's employees Restricted Stock Units exercisable to 17,000 of the Company's ordinary shares, pursuant to the 2013 plan, which will vest in four equal installments over a period of four years, at an exercise price of 3 NIS per share, commencing April 2017.

13.

As of December 31, 2017, 346,662 options are available for future grant under the 2013 Plan.

Dividends:

Any dividend distributed by the Company will be declared and paid in dollars, subject to statutory limitations. The Company's policy is not to declare dividends out of tax exempt earnings.

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NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE[Text Block]

NOTE 14:-

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017		2016		2015
Numerator:

Numerator for basic net earnings per share - Net income	$	16,518	$	3,444	$	3,945

Numerator for diluted net earnings per share - Net income	$	16,518	$	3,444	$	3,945

Denominator:

Denominator for basic net earnings per share - weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)		7,998		7,820		7,725

Denominator for diluted net earnings per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed exercises (in thousands)		8,131		7,938		7,938

Basic net earnings per share	$	2.07	$	0.45	$	0.51

Diluted net earnings per share	$	2.03	$	0.45	$	0.50

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INCOME TAXES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 15:-

INCOME TAXES

Israeli taxation:

Corporate tax rate:

Taxable income of the Israeli companies is subject to the Israeli corporate tax at the rate as follows: 2015 - 26.5% , 2016 - 25% and 2017 – 24%.

Measurement of taxable income:

In accordance with ASC 740, the Company has not provided deferred income taxes on the above difference between the reporting currency and the tax basis of assets and liabilities.

Tax benefits under the Law for the Encouragement of Industry (Taxation), 1969:

The Company has the status of an "industrial company", as defined by this law. According to this status and by virtue of regulations published thereunder, the Company is entitled to claim a deduction of accelerated depreciation on equipment used in industrial activities, as determined in the regulations issued under the Inflationary Law. The Company is also entitled to amortize a patent or rights to use a patent or intellectual property that are used in the enterprise's development or advancement, to deduct issuance expenses for shares listed for trading, and to file consolidated financial statements under certain conditions.

The Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments, 1959 ("the Law"):

On August 5, 2013, the "Knesset" issued the Law for Changing National Priorities (Legislative Amendments for Achieving Budget Targets for 2013 and 2014), 2013 which consists of Amendment 71 to the Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments ("The Amendment"). According to the Amendment, the tax rate on preferred income form a preferred enterprise in 2014 and thereafter will be 16% (in development area A - 9%). The Amendment also prescribes that any dividends distributed to individuals or foreign residents from the preferred enterprise's earnings as above will be subject to tax at a rate of 20%.

In December 2016, the Economic Efficiency Law (Legislative Amendments for Applying the Economic Policy for the 2017 and 2018 Budget Years), 2016 which includes Amendment 73 to the Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments ("the Amendment") was published. According to the Amendment, a preferred enterprise located in development area A will be subject to a tax rate of 7.5% instead of 9% effective from January 1, 2017 and thereafter (the tax rate applicable to preferred enterprises located in other areas remains at 16%).

Income not eligible for Approved Enterprise benefits or Benefited Enterprise benefits is taxed at a regular rate, which was 24% in 2017, 25% in 2016 and 26.5% in 2015.

Non-Israeli subsidiaries:

Non-Israeli subsidiaries are taxed based on tax laws in their respective jurisdictions. The Corporate income tax rate of significant jurisdictions are as follows:

	Tax rate
Mexico		30	%
Brazil		34	%
Argentina		35	%
United States (*)		35	%

(*)

Federal.

Income (loss) before taxes on income:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017		2016			2015

Domestic		8,813		5,936			4,189
Foreign		487		(743	)		413

		9,300		5,193			4,602

Deferred taxes:

	December 31,
	2017			2016

Reserves and accruals		392			985
Carryforward tax losses		23,950			23,271
Other temporary differences		666			423

Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		25,008			24,679

Valuation allowance (2)		(9,229	)		(17,621	)

Net deferred tax assets		15,779			7,058

Goodwill and other intangible assets		(6,696	)		(5,482	)
Other temporary differences		(38	)		(809	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(6,734	)		(6,291	)

Total deferred tax Assets , net of deferred tax liabilities		9,045			767

Reconciling items between the statutory tax rate of the Company and the effective tax rate:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017			2016			2015
Income before taxes, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations		9,300			5,193			4,602

Statutory tax rate		24	%		25	%		26.5	%

Theoretical tax expenses on the above amount at the Israeli statutory tax rate		2,232			1,298			1,219
Tax adjustment in respect of different tax rates in subsidiaries and changes in tax rates		31			118			21
Change in valuation allowance in respect of deferred taxes		(8,950	)		-			-
Operating carryforward losses for which a valuation allowance was provided		3			197			17
Tax adjustment in respect of different tax rates due to approved enterprise		(567	)		-			-
Realization of carryforward tax losses for which a valuation allowance was provided		(404	)		40			(191	)
Provision for uncertain tax position		127			-			-
Nondeductible expenses and other permanent differences		307			192			65

		(7,221	)		1,845			1,131

Carryforward tax losses and deductions:

Carryforward tax losses of Pointer Argentina are approximately $67 as of December 31, 2017. The carryforward tax losses will expire in 2020.

Carryforward tax losses of Pointer Mexico totaled approximately $1,813 as of December 31, 2017. The carryforward tax losses will expire from 2018 to 2027.

Carryforward tax losses of Pointer Brazil totaled approximately $3,249 as of December 31, 2017. The carryforward tax losses have no expiration date.

Carryforward tax losses of Pointer South Africa totaled approximately $7,304 as of December 31, 2017. The carryforward tax losses have no expiration date.

Final tax assessments:

Tax assessments for the Company are considered final as of the 2012 tax year.

Tax assessments for Pointer Mexico are considered final as of the 2008 tax year.

Tax assessments for Pointer Argentina are considered final as of the 2012 tax year.

Taxes on income (tax benefit) included in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017			2016		2015

Current		927			501		348
Deferred		(8,148	)		1,344		783

		(7,221	)		1,845		1,131

Domestic		(7,674	)		1,768		1,256
Foreign		453			77		(125	)

		(7,221	)		1,845		1,131

Uncertain tax position:

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 balances in respect to ASC 740, "Income Taxes" amounted to $ 127 and $ 0, respectively.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax positions is as follows:

	December 31,
	2017		2016

Balance at the beginning of the year	$	-	$	-

Additions based on tax positions taken related to the current year		127		-
Reductions related to settlement of tax matters and limitation		-		-

Balance at the end of the year	$	127	$	-

Substantially all the balance of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would reduce the Company's annual effective tax rate

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BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

NOTE 16:-

BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Balances with related parties:

	December 31,
	2017			2016

Long Term Loan (*)		973			831
DBSI (see Note 12f(1))		(53	)		(53	)

Transactions with related parties:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017		2016		2015

Management fees to DBSI (see Note 12f(1))		180		180		180
Sales to related parties		254		106		52
Purchase from related parties		682		847		145

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SEGMENT, CUSTOMER AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 17:-

SEGMENT, CUSTOMER AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

General:

Until December 31, 2015 the Company had three segments: Cellocator, MRM and RSA.

The Company applies ASC 280, "Segment Reporting Disclosures". The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on operating profit or loss.

The following presents segment results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017:

	Cellocator segment		MRM segment		Elimination			Total

Segments revenues		24,364		62,208		(8,417	)		78,155

Segments operating profit		2,742		7,569		(2	)		10,309

Segments tangible and intangible assets		9,026		37,799		1,968			48,793

Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses		144		2,780		-			2,924

Expenditure for assets		197		3,069		-			3,266

The following presents segment results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Cellocator segment		MRM segment		Elimination			Total

Segments revenues		22,707		49,620		(7,974	)		64,353

Segments operating profit		1,660		4,708		(120	)		6,248

Segments tangible and intangible assets		8,359		35,392		2,148			45,899

Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses		321		2,295		-			2,616

Expenditure for assets		135		2,264		-			2,399

The following presents segment results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015:

	Cellocator segment		MRM segment		Elimination			Total

Segments revenues		19,489		47,938		(6,860	)		60,567

Segments operating profit		1,000		3,848		493			5,341

Segments tangible and intangible assets		8,469		24,836		1,804			35,109

Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses		338		3,067		-			3,405

Expenditure for assets		149		1,647		-			1,796

Summary information about geographical areas:

		Year ended December 31,
		2017		2016		2015
1.	Revenues *):
	Israel		35,230		29,438		26,487
	Latin America (mainly Mexico)		9,603		7,009		7,601
	Brazil		14,248		9,142		7,173
	Argentina		4,607		3,995		4,616
	Europe		4,413		4,501		5,271
	Other		10,054		10,268		9,419

			78,155		64,353		60,567

*) Revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the end customers.

		Year ended December 31,
		2017		2016		2015
2.	Long-lived assets:
	Israel		1,999		1,248		978
	Argentina		614		627		539
	Mexico		358		298		229
	Brazil		2,398		2,949		1,090
	South Africa		463		489		436
	Other		16		3		6

			5,848		5,614		3,278

In 2017, 2016 and 2015, none of our customer accounted above 10% of the Company's revenues.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATION

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 18:-

DISCONTINUED OPERATION

Below is data of the operating results attributed to the discontinued operation:

	Year ended December 31,
	2016		2015

Revenue from sales		18,248		40,498
Cost of sales		15,260		35,427
Gross profit		2,988		5,071

Selling, general and administrative expenses		2,531		4,345
Operating income		457		726

Financial expenses, net		54		139
Other income, net		-		(13	)
Taxes on income		249		273
Income from discontinued operation		154		327

Below is data of the net cash flows provided by (used in) the discontinued operation:

	Year ended December 31,
	2016			2015

Operating activities		116			(2,111	)

Investing activities		(1,187	)		746

Financing activities		251			(41

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SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 19:-

SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA

		Year ended December 31,
		2017		2016		2015
a.	Financial expenses, net:

	Income:
	Interest on short-term bank deposits		8		1		78
	Interest on long-term loans to affiliate		51		56		267
	Foreign currency transaction adjustments		205		130		374
	Other		47		37		9
			311		224		728
	Expenses:
	Bank charges and interest expenses		1,223		985		942
	Foreign currency transaction adjustments		-		194		166
	Interest on long-term loans to others		92		70		318
	Other		-		21		31
			1,315		1,270		1,457

			1,004		1,046		729

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

NOTE 20:-

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On February 27, 2018, the Board of Directors resolved to issue to certain of the Company's employees RSU’s exercisable to 89,000 of the Company's ordinary shares, pursuant to the plan. The RSU’s will vest in four equal annual installments over a period of four years, commencing as of date of the grant, at an exercise price of NIS 3.0 per share.

On March 27, 2018, the Board of Directors resolved to issue to the Company's CEO RSU’s exercisable to 120,000 of the Company's ordinary shares, pursuant to the plan. The RSU’s will vest in four equal annual installments over a period of four years, commencing as of date of the grant, at an exercise price of NIS 3.0 per share. The grant is subject to the approval of the general shareholders meeting.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of estimates:

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Financial statements in U.S. dollars:

The Company's reporting currency is the US dollar.

Transactions and balances of the Company and certain subsidiaries, which are denominated in other currencies, have been remeasured into dollars in accordance with principles set forth in ASC 830, "Foreign Currency Matters". Foreign currency assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at the end-of-period exchange rates except for non-monetary assets and liabilities, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Expenses are remeasured at the exchange rate in effect on the day the transaction occurred, except for those expenses related to non-monetary assets and liabilities, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. All exchange gains and losses from the remeasurements mentioned above, are reflected in the statement of operations as financial expenses or income, as appropriate.

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Principles of consolidation:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Intercompany transactions and balances including profits from intercompany sales not yet realized outside the Company have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash equivalents:

Cash equivalents are short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of three months or less at the date acquired.

Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventories:

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property and equipment:

		%

Installed products		20-33
Computers and electronic equipment		10 - 33 (mainly 33)
Office furniture and equipment		6 - 15
Motor vehicles		15 - 20 (mainly 20)
Network installation		10 - 33
Buildings		6.67
Leasehold improvements		Over the term of the lease, including the option term or the useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill:

Goodwill impairment is deemed to exist if the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. In such case, the second phase is then performed, and the Company measures impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill to the implied fair value of that goodwill. An impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Identifiable intangible assets:

The customers' related intangibles are amortized over a five- to nine-year period.

Backlog is amortized over a three-year period.

Non-competition agreement is amortized over a three-year period.

Brand name is amortized over a ten-year period.

The other intangibles are amortized based on straight line method over the periods above mentioned.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Impairment of long-lived assets:

No impairment losses were identified in 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Provision for warranty:

The Company and its subsidiaries generally grant a one-year to three-year warranty for their products. The Company and its subsidiaries estimate the costs that may be incurred under its basic limited warranty and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time which product revenue is recognized. Factors that affect the warranty liability include the number of installed units, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and cost per claim. The Company and its subsidiaries periodically assess the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjust the amounts as necessary. Changes in the Company's and its subsidiaries' product liabilities (which are included in other accounts payable and accrued expenses and other long term liabilities' captions in the Balance Sheet) during 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017			2016

Balance, beginning of the year		604			544
Warranties issued during the year		468			422
Settlements made during the year		(145	)		(182	)
Expirations		(360	)		(180	)

Balance end of year		567			604

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue recognition:

The Company and its subsidiaries generate revenues from the provision of services, subscriber fees and sales of systems and products, mainly in respect of asset management services, fleet management services, stolen vehicle recovery services and other value added services. To a lesser extent, revenues are also derived from technical support services. The Company and its subsidiaries sell the systems primarily through their direct sales force and indirectly through resellers. Sales consummated by the Company's sales forces and sales to resellers are considered sales to end-users. Revenues from the sale of systems and products are recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 104, "Revenue Recognition" ("SAB No. 104"), when delivery has occurred, persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, the vendor's fee is fixed or determinable, no further obligation exists and collectability is reasonably assured. Service revenues including subscriber fees are recognized as services are performed, over the term of the agreement.

Deferred revenue includes amounts received under maintenance and support contracts, and amounts received from customers but not yet recognized as revenues.

When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as hardware and services, the Company allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for each deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence ("VSOE"), if available, third party evidence ("TPE") if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price ("ESP") if neither VSOE nor TPE is available.

The company uses ESP to allocate the elements.

Revenues generated from technical support services, installation and de-installation are recognized when such services are rendered.

Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Research and development costs:

Research and development costs are charged to expenses as incurred.

Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Advertising expenses:

Advertising expenses are charged to the statement of operations as incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 were $1,459, $1,337 and $1,214, respectively.

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income taxes:

In the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded tax expenses (income) in connection to uncertainties in income taxes of $ 127, $ 0 and $ 0 respectively.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basic and diluted net earnings per share:

Basic and diluted net earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net earnings (loss) per share further include the dilutive effect of stock options outstanding during the year, in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share". Part of the Company's outstanding stock options and warrants has been excluded from the calculation of the diluted earnings (loss) per share because such securities are anti-dilutive. The total weighted average number of pointer shares related to the outstanding options and warrants excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings (loss) per share was 20,125, 202,000 and 64,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Accounting for stock-based compensation:

Purchase Of Company Shares [Policy Text Block]

Data related to options to purchase the Company shares:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017	2016	2015

Risk free interest rate	0.86%-1.39%	0.8%-1.00%	1.29%-1.62%
Dividend yield	0%	0%	0%
Expected volatility	52.25%-57.73%	55.81%-60.84%	51.47%-49.78%
Expected term (in years)	4.00-5.50	4.00-5.50	4.00-5.50
Forfeiture rate	-	2%	2%

The Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model requires a number of assumptions, of which the most significant are expected stock price volatility and the expected option term. Expected volatility was calculated based upon actual historical stock price movements. The expected option term represents the period that the Company's stock options are expected to be outstanding and was determined for plain vanilla options, based on the simplified method permitted by SAB 107 and extended by SAB 110 as the average of the vesting period and the contractual term.

The Company adopted SAB 110 and continues to apply the simplified method until enough historical experience is available to provide a reasonable estimate of the expected term for stock option grants. In a few limited cases the Company did not use the simplified method in measuring the fair value of modified awards, either when the options were deeply out of the money immediately before the modification or when the Company accelerated the vesting and extended the exercise period after an employee's resignation. Since in both instances the entire remaining contractual term of the options was relatively short, we assumed that the expected life to be the entire remaining contractual term.

The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield from U.S. Treasury bill with accordance to the expected term of the options.

Severance Pay [Policy Text Block]

Severance pay:

Severance pay expenses for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 were $399, $303 and $292, respectively.

Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Concentrations of credit risk:

Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts during 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017			2016

Balance at beginning of the year		1,281			1,053

Deductions during the year		(992	)		(339	)
Charged to expenses		802			511
Foreign currency translation adjustment		36			56

Balance at end of year		1,127			1,281

Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair value measurements:

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company and its subsidiaries in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

Level 1 -

Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

Level 2 -

Significant other observable inputs based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity;

Level 3 -

Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity (for example cash flow modeling inputs based on assumptions).

Assets and Liabilities that are measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis subsequent to their initial recognition.

During 2017 and 2016, there were no impairment losses regarding goodwill.

Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Derivatives and hedging activities:

Intercompany Profit to Regulated Affiliates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Equity affiliates

Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Discontinued operations

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Accounting Standards still not effective:

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU is effective for the Company in 2018 using either of two methods: (i) retrospective application of ASU 2014-09 to each prior reporting period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients as defined within ASU 2014-09; or (ii) retrospective application of ASU 2014-09 with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures as defined per ASU 2014-09 ("Modified Retrospective Adoption Transition Method").

The Company has completed its evaluation of the Standard and expects a change relating to the application of the legacy contingent revenue “cash cap” guidance in ASC 605-25, Revenue Recognition – Multiple-Element Arrangements, that limited the amount of revenue recognized at contract inception. In addition, the Standard requires the deferral and amortization of “incremental" costs incurred to obtain a contract. The primary contract acquisition cost for the Company are sales commissions. Under current GAAP, the Company expenses sales commissions as incurred while under the Standard such costs will be classified as a contract asset and amortized over a period that approximates the timing of revenue recognition on the underlying contracts.

Upon initial application the company will record deferred revenues, assets and a cumulative effect to retained earnings in an immaterial amounts on the opening balance sheet at January 1, 2018.

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GENERAL (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisitions been consummated on those dates, nor does it purport to represent the results of operations for future periods.

	Year ended December 31,
	2016		2015
	Unaudited

Revenues	$	67,468	$	64,516

Net income attributable to Pointer shareholders' from continuing operations	$	3,820	$	4,206

Basic income per share	$	0.49	$	0.55

Diluted income per share	$	0.48	$	0.53

Global Telematics S.A. Proprietary Limited [Member] | Subsidiary [Member]

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:

Working capital, net		334
Property and equipment		1,239
Other intangible assets		2,100
Goodwill		6,068
Deferred taxes		(714	)
Payables for acquisition of investments in subsidiaries		(496	)

	$	8,531

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule Of Annual Depreciation Rates [Table Text Block]

		%

Installed products		20-33
Computers and electronic equipment		10 - 33 (mainly 33)
Office furniture and equipment		6 - 15
Motor vehicles		15 - 20 (mainly 20)
Network installation		10 - 33
Buildings		6.67
Leasehold improvements		Over the term of the lease, including the option term or the useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]

payable and accrued expenses and other long term liabilities' captions in the Balance Sheet) during 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017			2016

Balance, beginning of the year		604			544
Warranties issued during the year		468			422
Settlements made during the year		(145	)		(182	)
Expirations		(360	)		(180	)

Balance end of year		567			604

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

	Year ended December 31,
	2017	2016	2015

Risk free interest rate	0.86%-1.39%	0.8%-1.00%	1.29%-1.62%
Dividend yield	0%	0%	0%
Expected volatility	52.25%-57.73%	55.81%-60.84%	51.47%-49.78%
Expected term (in years)	4.00-5.50	4.00-5.50	4.00-5.50
Forfeiture rate	-	2%	2%

Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]

Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts during 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017			2016

Balance at beginning of the year		1,281			1,053

Deductions during the year		(992	)		(339	)
Charged to expenses		802			511
Foreign currency translation adjustment		36			56

Balance at end of year		1,127			1,281

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OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND PREPAID EXPENSES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2017		2016

Government authorities		517		583
Employees		30		35
Prepaid expenses		1,715		1,677
Others		603		209

		2,865		2,504

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INVENTORIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2017		2016

Raw materials		3,621		2,510
Work in process		149		89
Finished goods		2,781		2,643

		6,551		5,242

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Composition:

	December 31,
	2017		2016
Cost:

Installed products		9,771		9,323
Computers and electronic equipment		7,353		5,550
Office furniture and equipment		1,397		1,205
Motor vehicles		349		339
Network installation		4,211		3,839
Leasehold improvements		778		670

		23,859		20,926

Accumulated depreciation:

Installed products		7,061		5,912
Computers and electronic equipment		4,768		3,981
Office furniture and equipment		1,290		994
Motor vehicles		237		175
Network installation		4,193		3,826
Leasehold improvements		462		424

		18,011		15,312

Depreciated cost		5,848		5,614

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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

Other intangible assets, net:

	December 31,
	2017		2016
Cost:
Patents		639		639
Developed technology		4,978		4,978
Customer related intangible		8,114		7,891
Others		874		874
Brand name		2,816		2,793

		17,421		17,175
Accumulated amortization:
Patents		639		639
Developed technology (see note 2h)		4,945		4,901
Customer related intangible		6,853		6,534
Others		696		650
Brand name		2,353		2,273

		15,486		14,997

Amortized cost		1,935		2,178

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

Estimated amortization expenses for the years ending:

December 31,

2018			487
2019			399
2020			368
2021			343
2022 and after			338

			1,935

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GOODWILL (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	December 31,
	2017		2016

Goodwill, beginning of the year		38,107		31,388
Additions in respect of acquisitions		-		6,070
Foreign currency translation adjustments		2,903		649

Goodwill, end of year		41,010		38,107

Schedule of Good will Reporting Unit [Table Text Block]

The carrying value of goodwill by reporting unit as of 31 December, 2017 is as follows:

Reporting unit	2017

Cellocator		2,534
SVR (*)		30,245
Pointer brazil		2,338
Cielo brazil		5,893

		41,010

The carrying value of goodwill by reporting unit as of 31 December 2016 is as follows:

Reporting unit	2016

Cellocator		2,534
SVR (*)		27,219
Pointer brazil		2,373
Cielo brazil		5,981

		38,107

(*) SVR in Israel.

Schedule of Material Assumptions [Table Text Block]

The material assumptions used for the income approach for 2017 were:

	Cellocator			SVR			Pointer brazil			Cielo

Discount rate		16	%		15	%		21	%		21	%
Growth rate		3	%		2	%		6	%		6	%
Years of projected cash flows		5			5			5			5

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SHORT-TERM BANK CREDIT AND CURRENT MATURITIES OF LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS, SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHERS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]

Classified by currency, linkage terms and annual interest rates, the credit and loans are as follows:

	Interest rate		December 31,
	2017	2016	2017		2016
	%
Current maturities of long-term loans from banks, shareholders and others:
In, or linked to Dollars	Libor+2%	Libor+2%		4,856		4,497
In other currencies	10%-17%	10%-17%		245		339

				5,101		4,836

Unutilized credit lines				10,954		8,714

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OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2017		2016

Employees and payroll accruals		4,260		3,477
Government authorities		1,858		817
Provision for warranty		369		391
Accrued expenses		2,561		2,100
Related party		53		53
Others		16		1

		9,117		6,839

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LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

Composition:

	Interest rate		December 31,
	2017	2016	2017		2016
	%

In, or linked to Dollars (see c below )	3.71%	3.71%		9,871		14,356
In other currencies	10%-17%	10%-17%		245		662
				10,116		15,018

Less - current maturities				5,101		4,836

				5,015		10,182

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]

As of December 31, 2017, the aggregate annual maturities of the long-term loans are as follows:

2018 (current maturities)			5,101
2019			2,341
2020			1,506
2021 and thereafter			1,168

			10,116

Deferred Revenue and Credits, Noncurrent [Abstract]

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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DEFERRED TAXES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Schedule of Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2017		2016

Provision for warranty		199		213
Deferred tax		540		666
Deferred revenues		99		97

		838		976

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]

The Company and its subsidiaries have leased offices, motor vehicles and locations for periods through 2020. Minimum annual rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

2018			2,367
2019			1,848
2020			504
2021			271

			4,990

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EQUITY (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]

A summary of employee option activity under the Company's Stock Option Plans and RSU's as of December 31, 2017 and changes during the year ended December 31, 2017 are as follows:

	Number of options			Weighted- average exercise price		Weighted- average remaining contractual term (in years)		Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)

Outstanding at January 1, 2017		556,134		$	5.15
Granted		21,500		$	0.87
Exercised		(185,675	)	$	2.10
Forfeited		(52,500	)	$	5.79
Outstanding at December 31, 2017		339,459		$	4.61

Exercisable at December 31, 2017		131,509		$	3.49		2.79	$	1,987

Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2017		335,300		$	4.67		4.44	$	1,566

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes information relating to employees' stock options and RSU's outstanding as of December 31, 2017, according to exercise prices:

Options outstanding						Options exercisable
Number outstanding at December 31, 2017		Weighted average remaining contractual life		Weighted average exercise price		Number exercisable at December 31, 2017		Weighted average exercise price
		Years
	62,384		0.7	$	1.17		62,384	$	1.17
	10,000		0.52	$	3.38		10,000	$	3.38
	4,575		3.31	$	0.87		-	$	0.87
	28,500		4.16	$	6.14		6,000	$	6.14
	212,500		5.52	$	5.94		53,125	$	5.94
	21,500		6.32	$	0.87		-		-

	339,459		4.39	$	4.61		131,509	$	3.49

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NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017		2016		2015
Numerator:

Numerator for basic net earnings per share - Net income	$	16,518	$	3,444	$	3,945

Numerator for diluted net earnings per share - Net income	$	16,518	$	3,444	$	3,945

Denominator:

Denominator for basic net earnings per share - weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)		7,998		7,820		7,725

Denominator for diluted net earnings per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed exercises (in thousands)		8,131		7,938		7,938

Basic net earnings per share	$	2.07	$	0.45	$	0.51

Diluted net earnings per share	$	2.03	$	0.45	$	0.50

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Corporate Income Tax Rate Of Significant Jurisdictions [Table Text Block]

Non-Israeli subsidiaries are taxed based on tax laws in their respective jurisdictions. The Corporate income tax rate of significant jurisdictions are as follows:

	Tax rate
Mexico		30	%
Brazil		34	%
Argentina		35	%
United States (*)		35	%

(*)

Federal.

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]

Income (loss) before taxes on income:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017		2016			2015

Domestic		8,813		5,936			4,189
Foreign		487		(743	)		413

		9,300		5,193			4,602

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

	December 31,
	2017			2016

Reserves and accruals		392			985
Carryforward tax losses		23,950			23,271
Other temporary differences		666			423

Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		25,008			24,679

Valuation allowance (2)		(9,229	)		(17,621	)

Net deferred tax assets		15,779			7,058

Goodwill and other intangible assets		(6,696	)		(5,482	)
Other temporary differences		(38	)		(809	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(6,734	)		(6,291	)

Total deferred tax Assets , net of deferred tax liabilities		9,045			767

Schedule of Deferred Taxes Included in Balance Sheets [Table Text Block]

Reconciling items between the statutory tax rate of the Company and the effective tax rate:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017			2016			2015
Income before taxes, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations		9,300			5,193			4,602

Statutory tax rate		24	%		25	%		26.5	%

Theoretical tax expenses on the above amount at the Israeli statutory tax rate		2,232			1,298			1,219
Tax adjustment in respect of different tax rates in subsidiaries and changes in tax rates		31			118			21
Change in valuation allowance in respect of deferred taxes		(8,950	)		-			-
Operating carryforward losses for which a valuation allowance was provided		3			197			17
Tax adjustment in respect of different tax rates due to approved enterprise		(567	)		-			-
Realization of carryforward tax losses for which a valuation allowance was provided		(404	)		40			(191	)
Provision for uncertain tax position		127			-			-
Nondeductible expenses and other permanent differences		307			192			65

		(7,221	)		1,845			1,131

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

Taxes on income (tax benefit) included in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017			2016		2015

Current		927			501		348
Deferred		(8,148	)		1,344		783

		(7,221	)		1,845		1,131

Domestic		(7,674	)		1,768		1,256
Foreign		453			77		(125	)

		(7,221	)		1,845		1,131

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax positions is as follows:

	December 31,
	2017		2016

Balance at the beginning of the year	$	-	$	-

Additions based on tax positions taken related to the current year		127		-
Reductions related to settlement of tax matters and limitation		-		-

Balance at the end of the year	$	127	$	-

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BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Balances with related parties:

	December 31,
	2017			2016

Long Term Loan (*)		973			831
DBSI (see Note 12f(1))		(53	)		(53	)

Transactions with related parties:

	Year ended December 31,
	2017		2016		2015

Management fees to DBSI (see Note 12f(1))		180		180		180
Sales to related parties		254		106		52
Purchase from related parties		682		847		145

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SEGMENT, CUSTOMER AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

The following presents segment results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017:

	Cellocator segment		MRM segment		Elimination			Total

Segments revenues		24,364		62,208		(8,417	)		78,155

Segments operating profit		2,742		7,569		(2	)		10,309

Segments tangible and intangible assets		9,026		37,799		1,968			48,793

Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses		144		2,780		-			2,924

Expenditure for assets		197		3,069		-			3,266

The following presents segment results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Cellocator segment		MRM segment		Elimination			Total

Segments revenues		22,707		49,620		(7,974	)		64,353

Segments operating profit		1,660		4,708		(120	)		6,248

Segments tangible and intangible assets		8,359		35,392		2,148			45,899

Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses		321		2,295		-			2,616

Expenditure for assets		135		2,264		-			2,399

The following presents segment results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015:

	Cellocator segment		MRM segment		Elimination			Total

Segments revenues		19,489		47,938		(6,860	)		60,567

Segments operating profit		1,000		3,848		493			5,341

Segments tangible and intangible assets		8,469		24,836		1,804			35,109

Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses		338		3,067		-			3,405

Expenditure for assets		149		1,647		-			1,796

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]

Summary information about geographical areas:

		Year ended December 31,
		2017		2016		2015
1.	Revenues *):

	Israel		35,230		29,438		26,487
	Latin America (mainly Mexico)		9,603		7,009		7,601
	Brazil		14,248		9,142		7,173
	Argentina		4,607		3,995		4,616
	Europe		4,413		4,501		5,271
	Other		10,054		10,268		9,419

			78,155		64,353		60,567

*) Revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the end customers.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]

Below is data of the operating results attributed to the discontinued operation:

	Year ended December 31,
	2016		2015

Revenue from sales		18,248		40,498
Cost of sales		15,260		35,427
Gross profit		2,988		5,071

Selling, general and administrative expenses		2,531		4,345
Operating income		457		726

Financial expenses, net		54		139
Other income, net		-		(13	)
Taxes on income		249		273
Income from discontinued operation		154		327

Below is data of the net cash flows provided by (used in) the discontinued operation:

	Year ended December 31,
	2016			2015

Operating activities		116			(2,111	)

Investing activities		(1,187	)		746

Financing activities		251			(41	)

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Tabular disclosure of information related to a disposal group. Includes, but is not limited to, a discontinued operation, disposal classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component.

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SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Selected Statements Of Operations Data [Table Text Block]

		Year ended December 31,
		2017		2016		2015
a.	Financial expenses, net:

	Income:
	Interest on short-term bank deposits		8		1		78
	Interest on long-term loans to affiliate		51		56		267
	Foreign currency transaction adjustments		205		130		374
	Other		47		37		9
			311		224		728
	Expenses:
	Bank charges and interest expenses		1,223		985		942
	Foreign currency transaction adjustments		-		194		166
	Interest on long-term loans to others		92		70		318
	Other		-		21		31
			1,315		1,270		1,457

			1,004		1,046		729

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GENERAL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 09, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Working capital, net	$ 0	$ (334)	$ 0
Property and equipment	0	1,239	0
Other intangible assets	0	2,098	0
Goodwill	0	(6,070)	0
Payables for acquisition of investments in subsidiaries	0	496	0
Fair values of assets acquired and liabilities, Net	$ 0	$ (8,531)	$ 0
Global Telematics [Member] \| Subsidiary [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Working capital, net				$ 334
Property and equipment				1,239
Other intangible assets				2,100
Goodwill				6,068
Deferred taxes				(714)
Payables for acquisition of investments in subsidiaries				(496)
Fair values of assets acquired and liabilities, Net				$ 8,531

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	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 67,468	$ 64,516
Net income attributable to Pointer shareholders’ from continuing operations	$ 3,820	$ 4,206
Basic income per share	$ 0.49	$ 0.55
Diluted income per share	$ 0.48	$ 0.53

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GENERAL (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Oct. 02, 2017

Apr. 09, 2014

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2017

Sep. 09, 2014

May 31, 2014

Oct. 14, 2013

Oct. 13, 2013

Issued and Outstanding Share Capital,Percentage

12.00%

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services

2,519,544

Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Current

^[1]

$ 17,621

$ 9,229

Pointers South Africa [Member]

Issued and Outstanding Share Capital,Percentage

88.00%

12.00%

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services

2,519,544

88.00%

Shagrir Group [Member]

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms

Pointer Brazil [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent

48.80%

100.00%

Percentage of share capital transferred

51.20%

Percentage of share capital after transfer

100.00%

Pointer Argentina [Member]

48.80%

93.00%

93.00%

Pointer Mexico [Member]

Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares

100.00%

81,081,000

Percentage of share capital held, other

26.00%

Global Telematics S.A. Proprietary Limited [Member]

100.00%

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent

100.00%

Business Acquisition Fair Value Of Consideration Transferred

$ 8,500

[1]	The Company and its subsidiaries have provided valuation allowances in respect of deferred tax assets resulting from tax losses carryforward and other temporary differences for amounts that are more likely than not be realized in the foreseeable future.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017
Building [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	6.67%
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	Over the term of the lease including the option term
Maximum [Member] \| Installed products [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	33.00%
Maximum [Member] \| Computers and electronic equipment [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	33.00%
Maximum [Member] \| Office furniture and equipment [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	15.00%
Maximum [Member] \| Motor vehicles [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	20.00%
Maximum [Member] \| Network installation [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	33.00%
Minimum [Member] \| Installed products [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	20.00%
Minimum [Member] \| Computers and electronic equipment [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	10.00%
Minimum [Member] \| Office furniture and equipment [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	6.00%
Minimum [Member] \| Motor vehicles [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	15.00%
Minimum [Member] \| Network installation [Member]
Annual depreciation rate	10.00%

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	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Provision for Warranty [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 604	$ 544
Warranties issued during the year	468	422
Settlements made during the year	(145)	(182)
Expirations	(360)	(180)
Balance end of year	$ 567	$ 604

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Data Related to Options to Purchase the Company Shares [Line Items]
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Forfeiture rate	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Maximum [Member]
Data Related to Options to Purchase the Company Shares [Line Items]
Risk free interest rate	1.39%	1.00%	1.62%
Expected volatility	57.73%	60.84%	49.78%
Expected term (in years)	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months
Minimum [Member]
Data Related to Options to Purchase the Company Shares [Line Items]
Risk free interest rate	0.86%	0.80%	1.29%
Expected volatility	52.25%	55.81%	51.47%
Expected term (in years)	4 years	4 years	4 years

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Changes in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of the year	$ 1,281	$ 1,053
Deductions during the year	(992)	(339)
Charged to expenses	802	511
Foreign currency translation adjustment	36	56
Balance at end of year	$ 1,127	$ 1,281

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Write-off of inventories		$ 129	$ 147	$ 113
Advertising expenses		$ 1,459	$ 1,337	$ 1,214
Anti-dilutive securities		20,125	202,000	64,000
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 380	$ 320	$ 309
Severance expenses		399	303	292
Bad debt expense		802	511	98
Goodwill, Impairment Loss				758
Unrecognized Tax Benefits		$ 127	$ 0	$ 0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services	2,519,544
Issued and Outstanding Share Capital,Percentage	12.00%
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Discount Rate For Cash Flows				25.00%
Long Term Growth Rate				7.10%
Projected Future Cash Flow Years				5 years
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived				$ 159

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OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND PREPAID EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND PREPAID EXPENSES [Line Items]
Government authorities	$ 517	$ 583
Employees	30	35
Prepaid expenses	1,715	1,677
Others	603	209
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current	$ 2,865	$ 2,504

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INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials	$ 3,621	$ 2,510
Work in process	149	89
Finished goods	2,781	2,643
Total inventory	$ 6,551	$ 5,242

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	$ 23,859	$ 20,926
Accumulated depreciation	18,011	15,312
Depreciated cost	5,848	5,614
Installed products [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	9,771	9,323
Accumulated depreciation	7,061	5,912
Computers and electronic equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	7,353	5,550
Accumulated depreciation	4,768	3,981
Office furniture and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	1,397	1,205
Accumulated depreciation	1,290	994
Motor vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	349	339
Accumulated depreciation	237	175
Network installation [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	4,211	3,839
Accumulated depreciation	4,193	3,826
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	778	670
Accumulated depreciation	$ 462	$ 424

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation	$ 2,461	$ 2,133	$ 1,674

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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	$ 17,421	$ 17,175
Accumulated amortization	15,486	14,997
Amortized cost	1,935	2,178
Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	639	639
Accumulated amortization	639	639
Developed Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	4,978	4,978
Accumulated amortization	4,945	4,901
Customer related intangible [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	8,114	7,891
Accumulated amortization	6,853	6,534
Others [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	874	874
Accumulated amortization	696	650
Brand name [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	2,816	2,793
Accumulated amortization	$ 2,353	$ 2,273

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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details 1) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2018	$ 487
2019	399
2020	368
2021	343
2022 and after	338
Amortized cost	$ 1,935

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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization And Impairment Expenses Of Intangible Assets Continuing Operations	$ 463	$ 473	$ 538

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GOODWILL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
GOODWILL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning of the year	$ 38,107	$ 31,388
Additions in respect of acquisitions	0	6,070
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,903	649
Goodwill, end of year	$ 41,010	$ 38,107

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GOODWILL (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

$ 41,010

$ 38,107

$ 31,388

Pointer Brazil [Member]

2,338

2,373

Cellocator [Member]

2,534

SVR [Member]

^[1]

30,245

27,219

Cielo Brazil [Member]

$ 5,893

$ 5,981

[1]	SVR in Israel.

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GOODWILL (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
GOODWILL (Details 2)	Dec. 31, 2017
Pointer Brazil [Member]
Discount rate	21.00%
Growth rate	6.00%
Years of projected cash flows	5.00%
Cellocator [Member]
Discount rate	16.00%
Growth rate	3.00%
Years of projected cash flows	5.00%
SVR [Member]
Discount rate	15.00%
Growth rate	2.00%
Years of projected cash flows	5.00%
Cielo [Member]
Discount rate	21.00%
Growth rate	6.00%
Years of projected cash flows	5.00%

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SHORT-TERM BANK CREDIT AND CURRENT MATURITIES OF LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS, SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHERS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less - current maturities	$ 5,101	$ 4,836
Unutilized credit lines	10,954	8,714
In Or Linked to Dollars [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less - current maturities	$ 4,856	$ 4,497
In Or Linked to Dollars [Member] \| Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage over LIBOR	2.00%	2.00%
In Other Currencies [Member] \| Long-Term Loans From Others [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less - current maturities	$ 245	$ 339
In Other Currencies [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	17.00%	17.00%
In Other Currencies [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	10.00%	10.00%

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OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Employees and payroll accruals	$ 4,260	$ 3,477
Government authorities	1,858	817
Provision for warranty	369	391
Accrued expenses	2,561	2,100
Related party	53	53
Others	16	1
Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	$ 9,117	$ 6,839

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LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 10,116
Less - current maturities	5,101	$ 4,836
Long-term loans from banks	5,015	10,182
Long-term Loans from Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	10,116	15,018
Less - current maturities	5,101	4,836
Long-term loans from banks	5,015	10,182
In Other Currencies [Member] \| Long-term Loans from Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 245	$ 662
Minimum [Member] \| In Other Currencies [Member] \| Long-term Loans from Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate		10.00%
Maximum [Member] \| In Other Currencies [Member] \| Long-term Loans from Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	17.00%	17.00%
In or Linked to Dollars [Member] \| Long-term Loans from Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.71%	3.71%
Long-term Debt	$ 9,871	$ 14,356
In or Linked to Dollars [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Long-term Loans from Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	10.00%

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LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS (Details 1) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Line Items]
2018 (current maturities)	$ 5,101
2019	2,341
2020	1,506
2021 and thereafter	1,168
Long-term loans from banks	$ 10,116

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LONG-TERM LOANS FROM BANKS (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum Ratio Of Shareholders Equity To Consolidated Assets	20.00%
Minimum Shareholders Equity	$ 20,000
Year 2013-2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum debt ratio	4.2
Year 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum debt ratio	3.5
Year 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum debt ratio	3
Year 2017 and thereafter [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum debt ratio	2.5
Company And Its Subsidiaries [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum debt ratio	4

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DEFERRED TAXES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Provision for warranty	$ 199	$ 213
Deferred tax	540	666
Deferred revenues	99	97
Other long-term liabilities	$ 838	$ 976

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent

The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.

+ References + Details

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES [Line Items]
2018	$ 2,367
2019	1,848
2020	504
2021	271
Total minimum annual rental payments	$ 4,990

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Bank Loans		$ 407
Royalty Percentage		5.00%
Accrued Royalties		$ 2,444
Amount of claim		46
Annual Management Fee		180
Rent expenses		2,325	$ 2,327	$ 2,380
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision		20
Pointer Brazil [Member]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Payments for Legal Settlements		515
Litigation Settlement Interest		2,161
Litigation Settlement, Expense		2,676
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision		$ 79
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Terms		14 years
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period	$ 12,800

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EQUITY (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
EQUITY (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, outstanding at beginning of year \| shares	556,134
Granted \| shares	21,500
Exercised \| shares	(185,675)
Forfeited \| shares	(52,500)
Options, outstanding at end of year \| shares	339,459
Options, exercisable at end of year \| shares	131,509
Vested and expected to vest \| shares	335,300
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding at beginning of year \| $ / shares	$ 5.15
Granted \| $ / shares	0.87
Exercised \| $ / shares	2.10
Forfeited \| $ / shares	5.79
Weighted average exercise price, outstanding at end of year \| $ / shares	4.61
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable at end of year \| $ / shares	3.49
Vested and expected to vest \| $ / shares	$ 4.67
Weighted average remaining contractual term, exercisable at end of year	2 years 9 months 14 days
Vested and expected to vest	4 years 5 months 8 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable at end of year \| $	$ 1,987
Vested and expected to vest \| $	$ 1,566

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EQUITY (Details 1) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
EQUITY (Details 1) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Of Options outstanding	339,459	556,134
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$ 4.61	$ 5.15
Number Of Options exercisable	131,509
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$ 3.49
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Of Options outstanding	339,459
Options outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life	4 years 4 months 20 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$ 4.61
Number Of Options exercisable	131,509
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$ 3.49
Exercise Price 1.17 [Member] \| Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Of Options outstanding	62,384
Options outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life	8 months 12 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$ 1.17
Number Of Options exercisable	62,384
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$ 1.17
Exercise Price 3.38 [Member] \| Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Of Options outstanding	10,000
Options outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life	6 months 7 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$ 3.38
Number Of Options exercisable	10,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$ 3.38
Exercise Price 0.87 [Member] \| Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Of Options outstanding	4,575
Options outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life	3 years 3 months 22 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$ 0.87
Number Of Options exercisable	0
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$ 0.87
Exercise Price 6.14 [Member] \| Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Of Options outstanding	28,500
Options outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life	4 years 1 month 28 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$ 6.14
Number Of Options exercisable	6,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$ 6.14
Exercise Price 5.94 [Member] \| Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Of Options outstanding	212,500
Options outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life	5 years 6 months 7 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$ 5.94
Number Of Options exercisable	53,125
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$ 5.94
Exercise Price 0.87 [Member] \| Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Of Options outstanding	21,500
Options outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life	6 years 3 months 25 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price	$ 0.87
Number Of Options exercisable	0
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price	$ 0

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EQUITY (Details Textual)		1 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
EQUITY (Details Textual)	Jul. 06, 2016 $ / shares shares	Feb. 26, 2015 $ / shares shares	Mar. 09, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 12, 2013 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Jul. 08, 2013 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Aug. 31, 2011 $ / shares shares	Jan. 31, 2011 $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 ₪ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2013 shares	Apr. 30, 2017 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of shares and exercise of options, net of issuance costs \| $			$ 10,440,000					$ 395,000	$ 98,000	$ 15,000
Shares sold			1,130,000
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share \| $ / shares			$ 9.25
Options available for grant													17,000
Options granted, weighted-average grant date fair value \| $ / shares								$ 7.8	$ 5.9
Options vested, weighted-average grant date fair value \| $								$ 278,000
Unrecognized compensation costs \| $								$ 358,000
Unrecognized compensation costs, recognition period								1 year 9 months 18 days
Options granted				246,984	41,000	10,000	246,984
Exercise price \| $ / shares				$ 3.38	$ 3.38	$ 4.80	$ 7.00
Amortization of stock compensation \| $				$ 599,000				$ 518,000	$ 320,000	$ 309,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares								$ 0.87
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options available for grant													4,500
Exercise price \| ₪ / shares											₪ 3
Employee Share Option Plan 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years	4 years
Options available for grant												376,712
Options granted	250,000	77,000
Amortization of stock compensation \| $								$ 346,662
Minimum Favorable Tax Treatment Percentage On Option Exercise Price Determined												100.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 5.94	$ 8.35
Employee Share Option Plan 2013 [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options available for grant											46,300
Chief Financial Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted					20,000
Exercise price \| $ / shares					$ 3.38
Amortization of stock compensation \| $					$ 31,000

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NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Numerator:
Numerator for basic net earnings per share - Net income	$ 16,518	$ 3,444	$ 3,945
Numerator for diluted net earnings per share - Net income	$ 16,518	$ 3,444	$ 3,945
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net earnings per share - weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)	7,998	7,820	7,725
Denominator for diluted net earnings per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed exercises (in thousands)	8,131	7,938	7,938
Basic net earnings per share	$ 2.07	$ 0.45	$ 0.51
Diluted net earnings per share	$ 2.03	$ 0.45	$ 0.50

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INCOME TAXES (Details)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2014

16.00%

MEXICO

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent

30.00%

BRAZIL

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent

34.00%

ARGENTINA

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent

35.00%

UNITED STATES

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent

^[1]

35.00%

[1]

Federal.

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INCOME TAXES (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Domestic	$ 8,813	$ 5,936	$ 4,189
Foreign	487	(743)	413
Income (loss) before taxes on income	$ 9,300	$ 5,193	$ 4,602

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INCOME TAXES (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]

Reserves and accruals

$ 392

$ 985

Carryforward tax losses

23,950

23,271

Other temporary differences

666

423

Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance

25,008

24,679

Valuation allowance (2)

^[1]

(9,229)

(17,621)

Net deferred tax assets

15,779

7,058

Goodwill and other intangible assets

(6,696)

(5,482)

Other temporary differences

(38)

(809)

Total deferred tax liabilities

(6,734)

(6,291)

Total deferred tax Assets , net of deferred tax liabilities

$ 9,045

$ 767

[1]	The Company and its subsidiaries have provided valuation allowances in respect of deferred tax assets resulting from tax losses carryforward and other temporary differences for amounts that are more likely than not be realized in the foreseeable future.

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INCOME TAXES (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income before taxes, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations	$ 9,300	$ 5,193	$ 4,602
Statutory tax rate	24.00%	25.00%	26.50%
Theoretical tax expenses on the above amount at the Israeli statutory tax rate	$ 2,232	$ 1,298	$ 1,219
Tax adjustment in respect of different tax rates in subsidiaries and changes in tax rates	31	118	21
Change in valuation allowance in respect of deferred taxes	(8,950)	0	0
Operating carryforward losses for which a valuation allowance was provided	3	197	17
Tax adjustment in respect of different tax rates due to approved enterprise	(567)	0	0
Realization of carryforward tax losses for which a valuation allowance was provided	(404)	40	(191)
Provision for uncertain tax position	127	0	0
Nondeductible expenses and other permanent differences	307	192	65
Total taxes on income	$ (7,221)	$ 1,845	$ 1,131

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INCOME TAXES (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current	$ 927	$ 501	$ 348
Deferred	(8,148)	1,344	783
Current Federal, State and Local, Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	(7,221)	1,845	1,131
Domestic	(7,674)	1,768	1,256
Foreign	453	77	(125)
Taxes on income	$ (7,221)	$ 1,845	$ 1,131

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INCOME TAXES (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning of the year	$ 0	$ 0
Additions based on tax positions taken related to the current year	127	0
Reductions related to settlement of tax matters and limitation	0	0
Balance at the end of the year	$ 127	$ 0

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INCOME TAXES (Details Textual) ₪ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 ILS (₪)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent					26.50%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent						16.00%
Increase Decrease In Deferred Tax Liability \| ₪				₪ 1,265
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent		7.50%	9.00%	9.00%		9.00%
Operating Loss Carryforwards		$ 90,813
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards		$ 44,625
Dividend Distribution Tax Rate		20.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent		24.00%	25.00%	25.00%	26.50%
Additional Increase Decrease in Deferred Tax Liabilities \| ₪				₪ 1,687
Additional Increase Decrease in Deferred Tax Assets \| ₪				1,046
Additional Increase Decrease In Profit Or Loss Due To Change In Tax Rate			$ 166	640
Increase Decrease in Deferred Tax Assets \| ₪				729
Increase Decrease In Profit Or Loss Due To Change In Tax Rate			138	₪ 536
Unrecognized Tax Benefits		$ 127	$ 0		$ 0
Scenario, Plan [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	23.00%
Pointer Argentina [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards		$ 67
Pointer Argentina [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Period		2020
Pointer Mexico [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards		$ 1,813
Pointer Mexico [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Period		2018
Pointer Mexico [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Period		2027
Pointer Brazil [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards		$ 3,249
Pointer South Africa [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards		$ 7,304
ISRAEL
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent		24.00%	25.00%	25.00%	26.50%
Legislative Amendments [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent			25.00%	25.00%
Approved Enterprise Benefits [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent		24.00%	25.00%	25.00%		26.50%

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BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses:

Long Term Loan

^[1]

$ 973

$ 831

DBSI (see Note 12f(1))

Management fees to DBSI (see Note 12f(1))

180

$ 180

Sales to related parties

254

106

Purchase from related parties

$ 682

$ 847

$ 145

[1]

On March 29, 2016 the board of directors approved to repay the Capital Note issued By Shagrir Group to the Company on December 2015, in the amount of NIS 8,000. In addition, the board of directors approved to convert NIS 4,100 to Shagrir Group equity and NIS 3,100 Shagrir group will issue as Capital Note for 5 years without any interest.

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BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Details Textual) ₪ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2016 ILS (₪)
Shagrir Group [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount	₪ 4,100
Capital Note [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Repayments of Related Party Debt	8,000
Capital Note [Member] \| Shagrir Group [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Proceeds from Related Party Debt	₪ 3,100
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years

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SEGMENT, CUSTOMER AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

^[1]

$ 78,155

$ 64,353

$ 60,567

10,309

6,248

5,341

Operating Segments [Member]

2,924

3,258

3,959

78,155

64,353

60,567

10,309

6,248

5,341

48,793

45,899

35,109

2,924

2,616

3,405

Operating Segments [Member] | Cellocator [Member]

3,266

2,399

1,796

24,364

22,707

19,489

2,742

1,660

1,000

9,026

8,359

8,469

144

321

338

Operating Segments [Member] | MRM Segment [Member]

197

135

149

62,208

49,620

47,938

7,569

4,708

3,848

37,799

35,392

24,836

2,780

2,295

3,067

Operating Segments [Member] | Elimination [Member]

3,069

2,264

1,647

(8,417)

(7,974)

(6,860)

(2)

(120)

493

1,968

2,148

1,804

$ 0

[1]	Revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the end customers.

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SEGMENT, CUSTOMER AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

^[1]

$ 78,155

$ 64,353

$ 60,567

Israel [Member]

Latin America (mainly Mexico) [Member]

^[1]

35,230

29,438

26,487

^[1]

9,603

7,009

7,601

Brazil [Member]

^[1]

14,248

9,142

7,173

Argentina [Member]

^[1]

4,607

3,995

4,616

Europe [Member]

^[1]

4,413

4,501

5,271

Other [Member]

^[1]

$ 10,054

$ 10,268

$ 9,419

[1]	Revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the end customers.

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SEGMENT, CUSTOMER AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-Lived Assets	$ 5,848	$ 5,614	$ 3,278
Israel [Member]
Long-Lived Assets	1,999	1,248	978
Argentina [Member]
Long-Lived Assets	614	627	539
Mexico [Member]
Long-Lived Assets	358	298	229
Brazil [Member]
Long-Lived Assets	2,398	2,949	1,090
South Africa [Member]
Long-Lived Assets	463	489	436
Other [Member]
Long-Lived Assets	$ 16	$ 3	$ 6

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DISCONTINUED OPERATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
DISCONTINUED OPERATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenue from sales		$ 18,248	$ 40,498
Cost of sales		15,260	35,427
Gross profit		2,988	5,071
Selling, general and administrative expenses		2,531	4,345
Operating income		457	726
Financial expenses, net		54	139
Other income, net		0	(13)
Taxes on income		249	273
Income from discontinued operation	$ 0	$ 120	$ 399

Amount of tax expense (benefit) related to a discontinued operation. Includes, but is not limited to, tax expense (benefit) related to income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, tax expense (benefit) related to gain (loss) on disposal, tax expense (benefit) related to gain (loss) for reversal of write-down (write-down) to fair value, less cost to sell, and tax expense (benefit) related to adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal.

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