Other Operating Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Other Operating (Losses) Gains, Net [Abstract]
Corporate-gain (losses) related to Straight Path Communications Inc.	$ 326	$ (1,655)	$ (10,436)
Corporate-gain (losses) related to other legal matters		(628)	24
net2phone-indemnification claim and other, net	(267)	(115)
Telecom & Payment Services-accrual for non-income related taxes related to a foreign subsidiary	(8,000)
Telecom & Payment Services-gain on sale of calling card business in Asia	215
Telecom & Payment Services-adjustment to gain on sale of member interest in Visa Europe Ltd.			(63)
TOTAL	$ (7,726)	$ (2,398)	$ (10,475)

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Corporate loss related to settlement.

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It represents about loss contingency loss in period including legal fees other general expense.

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Amount of general expenses not normally included in Other Operating Costs and Expenses.

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The net realized gain (loss) on investments sold during the period, not including gains (losses) on securities separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from investing activities.

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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of other assets.

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