STOCK CAPITAL (Details 5) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 159 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 872 $ 781 $ 29,544
Research and Development Expense [Member]
     
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 105 236 17,871
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
     
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 767 545 11,425
Interest Expense [Member]
     
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 0 $ 0 $ 248