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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20111220
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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000897322
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-21218
		FILM NUMBER:		111270700

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		STREET 1:		C/O GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS INC
		STREET 2:		1651 OLD MEADOW RD
		CITY:			MCLEAN
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22102
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7037349401

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		STREET 1:		GILAT HOUSE YEGIA KAPAYIM STREET
		STREET 2:		DANIV PARK
		CITY:			KIRYAT ARYE PETAH TI
		STATE:			L3
		ZIP:			00000
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