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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001178913-17-000020
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170104
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170104
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170104

FILER:

	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:		17503538

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

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		GILAT HOUSE YEGIA KAPAYIM STREET
		STREET 2:		DANIV PARK
		CITY:			KIRYAT ARYE PETAH TI
		STATE:			L3
		ZIP:			00000
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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Washington, D.C. 20549</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Report on Foreign Issuer</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Pursuant to Rule 13a &#8211; 16 or 15d &#8211; 16</div>

<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">For the Month of January, 2017</div>

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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; FONT: bold 16pt/1.25 'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><u>Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.</u></div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Gilat House, Yegia Kapayim Street</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Attached hereto is Registrant&#8217;s press release dated January 4, 2017, announcing that Gilat Satellite Networks will present at 19TH Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York City on January 11, 2017.</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Petah Tikva, Israel &#8211; January 4, 2017 &#8211;</font> Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that Yona Ovadia, CEO, and Adi Sfadia, CFO, will present at the 19<sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller">th</sup> Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York City on Wednesday, January 11, from 8:40 to 9:20 AM (EST)<font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif">.&#160;</font></div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">There will be a live webcast of the Company's presentation, which can be accessed at <font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><u>Needham&#8217;s conference webcast</u></font> and in the investor relations section of the Company's website at: <font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><u>www.gilat.com/financial-press-releases</u></font>. A replay of the event will be available on the Company&#8217;s website approximately three hours after the live event and accessible for ninety days. </div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions, our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform, high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC). Gilat&#8217;s comprehensive solutions support multiple applications with a full portfolio of products to address key applications including broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise, in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements.&#160; For more information, please visit: <font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><u>www.gilat.com</u></font></div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-STYLE: italic; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-look ing within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "estimate", "project", "intend", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-look ing statements. These forward-look ing statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-look ing statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's international operations and its location in Israel. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-look ing statements for any reason. For additional information regarding&#160; these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference&#160; is made to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">Gilat Satellite Networks </div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25">DoreetO@gilat.com</div>

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