UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Month of August 2024 001-36345 (Commission File Number) GALMED PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 16 Abba Hillel Road, Ramat Gan, Israel 5250608 (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under c ...