CLEAN: Thousands mass near Gaza border for Shalit concert

The transcript discusses the challenges faced in Gaza, highlighting the inability to influence actions or allow the Red Cross to intervene. It empathizes with Palestinian mothers whose sons are imprisoned, regardless of their crimes, and expresses hope for a future where borders can be crossed freely. The speaker emphasizes the power of music as a unifying and hopeful force.

What emotions does the speaker express towards the mothers mentioned in the text?

What role does the speaker attribute to music in the text?