STOCK CAPITAL (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 141 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 140 $ 658 $ 313 $ 443 $ 7,134 [1]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
          
Total stock-based compensation expense 12 10 25 19 17,581
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
          
Total stock-based compensation expense 128 456 296 454 10,409
Interest Expenses [Member]
          
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 0 $ 192 $ 0 $ 192 $ 248
[1] Out of the which, cash flows used in discontinued operating activities of $36, cash flows used in discontinued investing activities of $16 and cash flows provided in discontinued financing activities of $57, relating to the period from inception to March 31, 2004, is unaudited.