Avner Netanyahu, the youngest son of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah, enlisted to the IDF on Monday at Jerusalem's Ammunition Hill. He is apparently slated to serve as a combat soldier in the Field Intelligence Corps.

"We are very moved, like every father and mother when their son goes to the army," Netanyahu said. "We are full of pride and also natural concern, like every home in Israel - we are no different."

The prime minister continued lightly "I told Avner to protect the country and also to protect himself. I wish success to all the soldiers enlisting today, and for all the parents who are moved like us to calm down, it will be okay."

Avner arrived at the enlistment point with a short military-standard haircut and a large bag with his belongings, before receiving a hug from his father and heading off to serve the nation.

Just four years ago Avner won Israel's Youth Bible Quiz, going on to win third in the international Bible Quiz.

It was reported that Avner grew close to Judaism from the influence of his grandfather Shmuel Ben-Artzi, Sarah's father, who late in his life began observing the commandments including Shabbat and kashrut (Jewish dietary laws).