EXHIBIT 23.7(b)


               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated January 28, 2000, except for Note 2, as to which the
date is March 27, 2001, with respect to the consolidated statements of
operations, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholder's equity
(deficit) and cash flows of rStar Corporation (formerly known as ZapMe!
Corporation) included in the registration statement (Amendment 6 to Form F-4)
and related prospectus of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.

                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Walnut Creek, California
March 26, 2002