I don't recall him saying a word about the Oct 7 slaughter

Leon Panetta Calls the Hezbollah 'Pager' Attack 'Terrorism' - My Advice to Panetta: Shut Up

https://redstate.com/jimthompson/2024/09/23/leon-panetta-calls-the-hezbollah-pager-attack-terrorism-my-advice-to-panetta-shut-up-n2179684

Panetta was and has always been a political hack. A “yes man” who ended up heading the CIA, not because of years of experience at Langley or bringing some unique skills to the Agency, Panetta was appointed to head the CIA because of politics. Barack Obama put him in that position because he helped Democrats get elected, and he was the chief of staff for Clinton.  

By Jim Thompson | 6:25 PM on September 23, 2024