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Because fighting wars is done between politically motivated individuals. Disaster relief is a species level imperative. Enemies may still be enemies, but, there's a call for a higher purpose at beck, and failing to meet that call is a failure of humanity in of itself.
Humanity comes first. Good job Greece. >

The relationship between those two countries is so odd.
Same alliance, basically constantly sabre-rattling. >

Head over to TIL. 
Greece and Turkey have a no matter what Earthquake assistance alliance. >

Yup. Saw that a couple of hours ago on TIL. Think it’s called their Disaster Diplomacy. Both agreeing to set aside any dispute to render aide if either country suffers a quake. >

I hope in my heart this will become a one-up type thing (though not hoping for more quakes.) 
"Oh, you sent us life saving medicine last time? We will send you twice as much!" >

IIRC there was an episode of MASH where they had Greek and Turkish soldiers in the camp at the same time.  At first they were practically at each other's throats, but when more wounded arrived it became a contest of who could donate the most blood. >

Now that's how you do a measuring contest. >

I’ve never been invited to a measuring contest >

Come meet me in the bathroom stall >

Dry or wet measure? >

We are like old uncles fighting over the inheritance >

And yet when it comes to disasters like this, they stop every rivalry they had for a moment.